MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,899 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to tail section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to tail section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to tail section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear tyre tread shoulders worn
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both fronts to flexis (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both rears flexi to cyl. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment first 6 of 7 notches free play (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to tail section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear tyre tread shoulders worn
Brake pipe slightly corroded ns + os front to rear at flexi ns+ os rear flexi to cylinders osf to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front headlamp adjustment beam just on bottom end of pattern the actual adjusters worn may req. new headlamp for next years test
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle trailing arm front bushes starting to come away (2.4.G.2)
rear wiper split
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box splitting (7.1.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear shock absorber upper mount (part of shocker) (2.7.4)
Brake pipe slightly corroded ns + os front to rear at flexi ns+ os rear flexi to cylinders osf to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle trailing arm front bushes starting to come away (2.4.G.2)
rear wiper split
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f +o/s/f + n/s/r wheels slight bind
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust back box heatshield insecure
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust back box heatshield insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
child locks active both rear doors
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
child locks active both rear doors
How Reliable is the Chevrolet Matiz?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YL08 UPX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Green with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 UPX, 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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YL08 UPX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 July 2008.
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