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EK08 JYE

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,946 mi
Last recorded71,946 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 JYE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 71,946 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 71,946 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 68,512 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 61,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 61,691 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EGR valve gasket leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 61,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 54,195 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 54,159 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape with flat spots (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 46,434 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 46,433 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 39,437 miles

Oil leak

front wipers smearing

Pass 14 Jun 2013 31,708 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 24,161 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 16,563 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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EK08 JYE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EK08 JYE, 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 EK08 JYE registered?

EK08 JYE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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