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YL08 VGF

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

34,469 mi
Last recorded34,469 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 VGF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 34,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2025 33,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 33,279 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 32,018 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm bush slight movant in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 32,018 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm bush slight movant in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 30,900 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2022 29,623 miles

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 3 Aug 2021 28,964 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 28,964 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 26,624 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 26,622 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

alternator warning light on

handbrake warning light on

vehicle has general underside corosion

Pass 18 Jul 2019 26,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 24,736 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 24,736 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 23,124 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust supported ok

Fuel filter corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Various brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 21 Jul 2016 22,099 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust supported ok

Exhaust system corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2015 20,912 miles

front exhaust insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2014 19,470 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake pads worn

Pass 5 Jul 2013 15,292 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 15,292 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s rear brake binding

Pass 17 Jul 2012 11,830 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 11,830 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 6,795 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 VGF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VGF, 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 VGF registered?

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

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