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FY58 KYZ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

44,630 mi
Last recorded44,630 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 KYZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 44,630 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 44,630 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 44,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective due to twisted belt (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155 65 13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre outer edge ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,at rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre unevenly wearing inner edge

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust front flexi deteriorated,not blowing at time of test

Pass 27 Jan 2018 38,579 miles

Front exhaust flexi slight deterioration,not blowing at time of test

Nearside Front tyre slight wear outer edge

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre slight wear outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 33,396 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 33,396 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 28,275 miles

o/s rear brake tight

Fail 4 Feb 2015 22,636 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brakes harsh and noisy

Pass 4 Feb 2015 22,636 miles

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

rear brakes harsh and noisy

Pass 4 Feb 2014 18,022 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 12,532 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 12,517 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2011 11,195 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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FY58 KYZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FY58 KYZ, 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 FY58 KYZ registered?

FY58 KYZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is FY58 KYZ safe to buy?

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