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HG08 TYD

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,157 mi
Last recorded67,157 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 TYD
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2025 67,157 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 17 Feb 2024 64,699 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Feb 2024 64,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Feb 2023 61,072 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 61,072 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 58,181 miles

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

front brake disks corroding

offside front wheel arch liner insecure

Pass 25 Feb 2021 53,205 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 50,360 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 50,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 47,386 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 47,386 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 43,903 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 43,887 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 40,415 miles

ad viced n/s rear tyre cracking [age related] recomend replacement

Pass 18 Mar 2016 36,205 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 24,499 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 15,589 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 15,589 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 10 Jun 2013 14,299 miles

Several tyres have slight deterioration on sidewalls though not deep enough to reach the ply or cord. (osf,osr,nsr).

Pass 12 Jun 2012 13,722 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 12,773 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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HG08 TYD is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HG08 TYD, 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 HG08 TYD registered?

HG08 TYD is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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