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YE08 OBD

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,453 mi
Last recorded39,453 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 OBD
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 39,453 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 39,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2024 27,124 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2024 27,067 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 26,711 miles

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

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

Under body corroded.

Pass 13 Jan 2022 25,637 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))

general corrosion under body.

Pass 13 Jan 2021 24,276 miles

Front side wall cracked inner and outer walls both near and offside

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 23,654 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 23,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 21,490 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 19,673 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 17,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 14,971 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 12,954 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 12,107 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 10,961 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 9,352 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 9,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YE08 OBD is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YE08 OBD, 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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YE08 OBD is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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The MOT history for YE08 OBD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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