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YH08 KBZ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,920 mi
Last recorded72,920 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 KBZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 72,920 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rears ()

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2019 72,789 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rears ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 65,814 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 May 2017 56,346 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 46,786 miles

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 1 Mar 2016 44,024 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil loss.

nearside front tyre part worn.

some binding of nearside rear brake.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 37,258 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 37,258 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 31,832 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 31,832 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2013 25,732 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 20,058 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 20,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 16,645 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 KBZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc 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 YH08 KBZ, 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 KBZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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