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WG57 YYV

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,266 mi
Last recorded47,266 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 YYV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 47,266 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 47,266 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 41,969 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front tyres under inflated (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded away from the exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 41,846 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front tyres under inflated (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded away from the exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre obviously under inflated both front tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 37,818 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 34,906 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 34,906 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 32,275 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 32,272 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 29,280 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre under-inflated

Fail 8 Feb 2018 29,280 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear tyre under-inflated

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 29,254 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 29,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 28,097 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 25,184 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 22,653 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 21,613 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 17,049 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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WG57 YYV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WG57 YYV, 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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WG57 YYV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 16 February 2008.

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