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YL08 URF

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

40,901 mi
Last recorded40,901 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 URF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2025 40,901 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Silly Corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill Corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 39,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Showing Some Perishing / Cracking in Treads ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 39,063 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 37,711 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 36,390 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear End of Near Side Main Metal Brake Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 35,350 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear End of Near Side Main Metal Brake Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 33,898 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 32,218 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 30,388 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear End of Main Metal (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger Wiper Blade Deteriorating

Pass 7 Sep 2016 27,947 miles

Center Exhaust mounting bracket Corroded

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 25,732 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 23,640 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 20,661 miles

All 4 tyres scrubbing on inner edges.

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

Front exhaust mounting deteriorating.

Passenger wiper blade deteriorating.

Pass 26 Jul 2012 16,763 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 11,620 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 URF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YL08 URF, 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 URF registered?

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

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