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FG08 YKA

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,552 mi
Last recorded74,552 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 YKA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 74,552 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 74,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 66,337 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement near and offside axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 66,337 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively near and offside (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement near and offside axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 56,022 miles

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

offside c.v join t noisy

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 10 Mar 2015 56,022 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside c.v join t noisy

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Mar 2014 48,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both fron t tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 1 Mar 2013 34,742 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 23,869 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 13,451 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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FG08 YKA is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FG08 YKA, 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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FG08 YKA is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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