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YH08 VST

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

50,832 mi
Last recorded50,832 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 VST
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 50,832 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2025 50,821 miles

Offside Front Upper Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch strut tower (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 49,871 miles

Brake pedal soft/spongey.

General underbody corrosion to vehicle and components

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & Offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 49,870 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion to vehicle and components

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & Offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 47,786 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 46,517 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 44,969 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 43,055 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 42,237 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 39,991 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 39,991 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 37,476 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 37,476 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 34,567 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 29,967 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 25,917 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 21,650 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 21,649 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 17,959 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 17,955 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 14,842 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 11,048 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 VST is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Green with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 VST, 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 VST is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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