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HY08 FZW

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,278 mi
Last recorded48,278 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 FZW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 48,278 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 44,633 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 39,200 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 39,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 31,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 31,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 26,609 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 26,606 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 21,928 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror missing

Pass 12 Apr 2017 21,348 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 14,945 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 13,517 miles

front discs in poor condition

Fail 27 Jun 2014 13,517 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs in poor condition

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 14 Jun 2013 10,864 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 8,539 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 6,351 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 FZW 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 75%.

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 HY08 FZW, 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 HY08 FZW registered?

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

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