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DY08 YVX

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,607 mi
Last recorded67,607 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 YVX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 67,607 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 67,606 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 57,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 57,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 57,813 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted bolt missing from carrier (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 49,315 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Axle beam corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 63 28 87 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust brackets corroded

Rear Fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2022 49,315 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 87 34 131 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Axle beam corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 63 28 87 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust brackets corroded

Rear Fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2021 47,376 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to fuel tank strap but not weakened

corrosion to rear axle beam but not seriously weakened

little reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 3 Sep 2021 47,376 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion to fuel tank strap but not weakened

corrosion to rear axle beam but not seriously weakened

little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 14 Sep 2020 45,978 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded but not weakened

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 45,978 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded but not weakened

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 45,007 miles

corrosion to rear axle beam but not seriously weakened

light corrosion to fuel tank strap but not likely to fail

Fail 9 Sep 2019 44,968 miles

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear axle beam but not seriously weakened

light corrosion to fuel tank strap but not likely to fail

little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 30 Aug 2018 42,447 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded slightly

surface corrosion to rear axle beam but not seriously weakened

Pass 4 Sep 2017 40,189 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrosion to underside suspension components

Pass 14 Sep 2016 37,568 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 36,314 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 33,660 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 30,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 May 2013 30,509 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 May 2012 27,057 miles

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 27 May 2011 23,742 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 YVX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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