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YK08 RVE

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,236 mi
Last recorded60,236 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 RVE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 60,236 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 60,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jul 2017 56,692 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 56,625 miles

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 51,386 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 46,426 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 42,353 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 35,153 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 20 Jul 2012 28,368 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 21,313 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 21,313 miles

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

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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YK08 RVE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YK08 RVE, 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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What year was YK08 RVE registered?

YK08 RVE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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