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HY08 FZS

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

35,938 mi
Last recorded35,938 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 FZS
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 35,938 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately front cross member both sides (2.4.A.3)

both rear wheel trims missing

Pass 24 Mar 2016 31,364 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 26,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r wheel trim missing

Fail 26 Mar 2015 26,752 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

slight bind to o/s/r wheel

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r wheel trim missing

Pass 19 Jun 2014 23,106 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 23,070 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 23,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 18,456 miles

wiper blades poor.

Pass 20 Nov 2012 15,824 miles

front crossmember modified at anti-roll bar fixing point

Fail 20 Nov 2012 15,824 miles

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

front crossmember modified at anti-roll bar fixing point

Pass 28 Jun 2011 8,015 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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HY08 FZS is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HY08 FZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY08 FZS registered?

HY08 FZS is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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The MOT history for HY08 FZS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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