MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,415 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also play in the ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened not attached (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside screen washer poor
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
clutch pedal rubber missing
oil leak
Clutch pedal rubber missing
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective At rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Clutch pedal rubber missing
Exhaust mounting defective At rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))
Brake performance not tested Brakes are spongy - pedal drops to floor - appears rear brakes have new wheel cylinders and pipework (1.2.1 (g))
Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Will not retract (7.1.2 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe marked (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))
Clutch pedal rubber missing
Exhaust mounting defective At rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Wheel arch panel corroded and holed not in P/A
Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT oil leak at sump and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
REAR rear exhaust hanger broken
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel FRONT BRAKE STOPS BUT PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR (1.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Wheel arch panel corroded and holed not in P/A
Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT oil leak at sump and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
REAR rear exhaust hanger broken
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
o/s/f track rod end has slight play-exhaust flexi deteriorated-exhaust mountings corroded
wipers smearing-middle seat belt slightly sticking-o/s/r tyre worn low-ball joint boots deteriorated-rear shocker bushes deteriorated-o/s/f tyre inner edge worn-steering rack play
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear exhaust bracket broken
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear exhaust bracket broken
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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YL08 VGE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 VGE, 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 VGE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 July 2008.
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