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YL08 UPY

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,794 mi
Last recorded28,794 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 UPY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 28,794 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 28,794 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2024 19,147 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2024 19,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2023 9,713 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 9,707 miles

1/ under front suspension corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 9,691 miles

Exhaust bracket has corrosion

Offside Rear Body has corrosion

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 9,681 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust bracket has corrosion

Offside Rear Body has corrosion

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 9,660 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 9,517 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre wearing on edjes

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 8,653 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 8,653 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 7,608 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 7,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 6,533 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 6,533 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 5,386 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 4,170 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 UPY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UPY, 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 UPY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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