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YG08 BKO

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,274 mi
Last recorded138,274 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 BKO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 138,274 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES

Fuel tank slightly loose REAR PLASTIC (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 123,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 11 Nov 2017 108,722 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 97,393 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)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2016 97,393 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)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 74,700 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 74,700 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 59,845 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)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 48,987 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 44,532 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 44,532 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 37,529 miles

exhaust middle box rattles when excessive excellaration it advisable to have it service & repaired

Pass 22 Mar 2011 28,916 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 28,871 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 BKO is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YG08 BKO, 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 BKO is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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