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DY08 YSC

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,904 mi
Last recorded63,904 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 YSC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 63,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 60,379 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2020 57,566 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 56,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 55,633 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 53,108 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both top bushes (2.7.4)

front suspension arms corroded slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2016 47,034 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2015 42,971 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 42,970 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 38,636 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 38,634 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 36,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both nearside wheel rims slightly damaged on inside edges

front exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Pass 11 Apr 2012 32,663 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 32,663 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 27,625 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside rear door will not open

Slight play in both front top strut mounts

Slight play in steering rack track rods

Fail 14 Apr 2011 27,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front number plate cracked

Nearside rear door will not open

Slight play in both front top strut mounts

Slight play in steering rack track rods

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Matiz?

Based on 487,981 MOT tests across 31,339 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
3,495
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
31,339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,486
brake binding 11,247
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,488
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 5,877
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 5,113
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DY08 YSC is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Chevrolet Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 41,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Matiz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,486 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY08 YSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Matiz typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Chevrolet Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DY08 YSC is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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