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YB08 CJE

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,646 mi
Last recorded73,646 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 CJE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 73,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main - flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 71,214 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 68,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 66,329 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 64,510 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 60,023 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 17 Jan 2018 55,156 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 48,627 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 48,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

fuel filter badly corroded close to weeping

Pass 29 Jan 2016 38,178 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks outer wall

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 34,143 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 29,322 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 29,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 25,272 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 25,272 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 22,785 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 20,625 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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YB08 CJE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YB08 CJE, 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 YB08 CJE registered?

YB08 CJE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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The MOT history for YB08 CJE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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