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HN08 KYJ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,952 mi
Last recorded97,952 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 KYJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2021 97,952 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 95,160 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 95,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 90,460 miles

ENGINE SUMP CORRODED /LEAKING OIL SLIGHTLY

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER/OUTER EDGES OF TREAD

Offside Outer CV GAITER LEAKING GREASE SLIGHTLY

Pass 5 Apr 2018 85,432 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 81,754 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 77,722 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 77,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi feed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi feed (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 71,878 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 63,861 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 52,523 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 52,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 42,108 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 32,755 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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HN08 KYJ 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 HN08 KYJ, 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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HN08 KYJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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