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DY08 YSE

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,202 mi
Last recorded80,202 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 YSE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2019 80,202 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside and Nearside rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65 R13 77T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2018 76,082 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 71,566 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 71,520 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended axle bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported catching coil spring (7.1.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

both sills corroded but not excessive

engine management light on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 63,427 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 52,064 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 52,063 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 32,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 32,785 miles

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 YSE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YSE, 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 YSE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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