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YM08 ONV

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

63,937 mi
Last recorded63,937 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 ONV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 63,937 miles

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

Offside Rear outer door handle loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2025 61,641 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 59,569 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 59,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 58,002 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 58,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/R inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/R inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 56,424 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 54,977 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Jul 2021 54,977 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jun 2020 53,064 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 53,064 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2020 52,115 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" and 13" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 47,303 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 47,303 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hub pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Jul 2019 47,274 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 43,572 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 43,494 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 37,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 36,825 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' AIR FRESHENER (8.3.1b)

N/S REAR TYRE WORN

Pass 24 Jun 2016 31,012 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 27,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 20,828 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 15,408 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Jul 2012 9,972 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 6,439 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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YM08 ONV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YM08 ONV, 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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YM08 ONV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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