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YL08 VGE

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

72,415 mi
Last recorded72,415 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 VGE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2023 72,415 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 69,129 miles

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))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 69,126 miles

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))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 69,122 miles

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))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 68,999 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 65,989 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 61,115 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 52,324 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 47,043 miles

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)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 47,043 miles

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 36,781 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 36,781 miles

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 30,931 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 30,924 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 23,903 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 23,903 miles

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 18,280 miles

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)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 18,280 miles

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)

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 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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