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DY08 YWC

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,195 mi
Last recorded77,195 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 YWC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 77,195 miles

ENGINE SUMP POROUS

FRONT FLEXI EXHAUST SECTION BROKEN

Pass 14 Aug 2019 72,912 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 67,075 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 67,075 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

COOLANT LOSS FROM THERMOSTAT HOUSING AREA

EXHAUST FRONT SUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN

Pass 16 Aug 2017 59,734 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 51,763 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE 2MM

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE 2MM / BADLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 44,604 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 42,866 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 40,477 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 40,477 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 36,736 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 30,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Jan 2011 24,820 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 YWC is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YWC, 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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What year was DY08 YWC registered?

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

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