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YF08 WEK

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

76,101 mi
Last recorded76,101 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 WEK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 76,101 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 79,066 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 69,500 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust damaged outer flexi shield but not blowing

Pass 21 Oct 2021 68,843 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 68,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 63,383 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 63,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 53,144 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump slightly porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 53,144 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump slightly porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 50,330 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases [flexy] (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2018 50,330 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases [flexy] (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 46,084 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 46,084 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

front pipe bracket broken tail box bracket broken

fuel filler corroded

Pass 10 May 2016 42,259 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 42,259 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2015 37,503 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 33,402 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 28,339 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 23,756 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 18,920 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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YF08 WEK is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YF08 WEK, 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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YF08 WEK is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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