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YH08 KBX

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,459 mi
Last recorded55,459 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 KBX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 55,459 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 55,459 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged attatched to brake cable (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged both insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 53,438 miles

hand brake travel

Pass 16 Jan 2020 51,021 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 51,020 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 49,368 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 49,368 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 47,838 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2018 47,838 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2017 43,333 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 43,333 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 35,160 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 35,160 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 28,064 miles

exhaust mounting broken

Pass 29 Apr 2014 19,577 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 11,072 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 5,954 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 5,284 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 KBX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KBX, 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 KBX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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