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VK08 VCY

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,344 mi
Last recorded42,344 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 VCY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 42,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 42,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 41,463 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 40,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 38,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 38,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 36,023 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 36,023 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 33,087 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 29,329 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 29,329 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 25,071 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 25,066 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 18,991 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 12,090 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 7,762 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 7,755 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 4,405 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 3,551 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 3,551 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 2,651 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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VK08 VCY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK08 VCY, 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 VK08 VCY registered?

VK08 VCY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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The MOT history for VK08 VCY shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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