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HG08 YFY

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

41,139 mi
Last recorded41,139 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 YFY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 41,139 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 41,139 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 37,799 miles

engine oil leak

slight wear o/s/f suspension arm

Pass 12 Jul 2019 33,031 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2019 33,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2018 26,712 miles

ENGINE OIL SUMP LEAKING

SLIGHT LEAK N/S OF PAS RACK

Fail 17 Jul 2018 26,710 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

ENGINE OIL SUMP LEAKING

FRONT TYRES WORN SMOOTH INSIDE EDGE

SLIGHT LEAK N/S OF PAS RACK

Pass 12 Jul 2017 20,986 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 17,052 miles

both headlight aim on lower limit

power steering fluid level on min

Fail 20 Jul 2016 17,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlight aim on lower limit

power steering fluid level on min

Pass 21 Jul 2015 13,861 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 13,856 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 9,548 miles

Headlamp aim adjusted

Nearside rear brake noisy upon application

Pass 22 Jul 2013 5,911 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 3,560 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 2,174 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 YFY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YFY, 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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HG08 YFY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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