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YL08 VFZ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,312 mi
Last recorded77,312 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 VFZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 77,312 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 67,011 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 67,011 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 57,600 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 57,600 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front & rear mounts missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket inappropriately repaired Bolt loose (2.4.A.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 46,048 miles

Engine oil leak

front exhaust pipe corroded

fuel filter corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2015 46,048 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine oil leak

front exhaust pipe corroded

fuel filter corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2014 32,221 miles

play in the offside front steering ball joint

Fail 21 Oct 2014 32,221 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside front tyre worn on the inner and outter edges

play in the offside front steering ball joint

Pass 24 Jul 2013 31,364 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 29,700 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 22,610 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 VFZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver 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 VFZ, 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 VFZ registered?

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

Is YL08 VFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 VFZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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