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HY08 GBX

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,980 mi
Last recorded72,980 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 GBX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 72,980 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 72,980 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 66,216 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 66,216 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 64,280 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 64,280 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 60,235 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Jun 2015 56,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust bracket broken but system is still secure

Pass 21 May 2014 50,736 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust front flexible pipe corroaded and very rusty.

front exhaust pipe braket split and rusty.

Fail 21 May 2014 50,736 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust front flexible pipe corroaded and very rusty.

front exhaust pipe braket split and rusty.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 45,421 miles

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

front brake pads thin

long handbrake travel

n/s/f tyre going bald on inner edge + on limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge + close to limit

o/s/r tyre going bald on outer edge + on limit

Pass 9 Aug 2012 37,848 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 37,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 22,157 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 21,556 miles

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

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 GBX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GBX, 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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HY08 GBX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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