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YL08 UPX

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

105,899 mi
Last recorded105,899 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 UPX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 105,899 miles

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))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 105,851 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 97,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to tail section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre tread shoulders worn

Fail 12 Jul 2018 97,259 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 89,921 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 89,674 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 80,786 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 80,786 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 71,041 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 71,041 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 62,203 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 62,203 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 52,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 52,940 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 45,153 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 37,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

child locks active both rear doors

Fail 28 Jul 2011 37,870 miles

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?

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 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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