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YH08 KBK

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,449 mi
Last recorded78,449 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 KBK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 78,449 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 78,449 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 74,510 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

fuel filter corroding

Fail 17 May 2018 74,510 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fuel filter corroding

Pass 27 Apr 2017 70,080 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 70,079 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported hangers broken off (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and deep splits (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

front flexy exhaust corroding and gause peeling off

Pass 27 May 2016 64,265 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 57,652 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 50,305 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 50,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2013 40,246 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 30,434 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 30,434 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 17,664 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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YH08 KBK is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YH08 KBK, 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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YH08 KBK is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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