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DY08 YVZ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,895 mi
Last recorded54,895 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 YVZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2014 54,895 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front wipers smearing & judder

nearside front tyre on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge& starting to split

Pass 12 Jun 2014 54,895 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front wipers smearing & judder

nearside front tyre on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge& starting to split

Pass 20 Jun 2013 43,900 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 43,900 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 36,295 miles

O/s/f tyre low on outer edges

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2010 27,428 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 YVZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY08 YVZ registered?

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

Is DY08 YVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY08 YVZ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY08 YVZ have outstanding finance?

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