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YG08 BKD

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,981 mi
Last recorded82,981 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 BKD
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2023 82,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2023 82,981 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 65,071 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 65,071 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 53,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 2 Dec 2020 52,286 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play VERY SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 51,197 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 51,197 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated also has play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 49,317 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 45,231 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 37,659 miles

Exhaust flexi outer split

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 32,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 26,814 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 21,430 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Dec 2012 16,153 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 9,995 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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YG08 BKD is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YG08 BKD, 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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YG08 BKD is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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