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YG08 BKF

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,753 mi
Last recorded64,753 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 BKF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 64,753 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 62,301 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 55,250 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 55,250 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 47,002 miles

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)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 47,002 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 1 Sep 2015 41,687 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 41,687 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 40,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust centre mountings missing

exhaust front pipe/mounting corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 33,649 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 27,921 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 26,164 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 26,163 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 15,600 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 15,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front wipers split

Pass 2 Feb 2011 7,631 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 BKF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YG08 BKF, 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 YG08 BKF registered?

YG08 BKF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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