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YL08 UPW

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,177 mi
Last recorded28,177 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 UPW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 28,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak

tyre walls perished

Pass 12 Oct 2017 25,029 miles

Both rear outer tyre walls and treads cracked

Pass 6 Oct 2016 23,792 miles

Both front tyre walls and treads cracked

Fail 4 Oct 2016 23,786 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Both front tyre walls and treads cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2015 22,904 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 19,894 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 19,893 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 16,974 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 16,963 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012 12,033 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 12,033 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 9,006 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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YL08 UPW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YL08 UPW, 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 YL08 UPW registered?

YL08 UPW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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