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YN08 FZP

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

41,842 mi
Last recorded41,842 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN08 FZP
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 41,842 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 41,842 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 36,881 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres edgers wearing

Fail 25 Oct 2021 36,773 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres edgers wearing

Pass 21 Oct 2020 31,854 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 31,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 27,620 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 27,618 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 23,510 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 18,811 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 13,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 13,671 miles

Rear rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 12,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres side wall cracking

Fail 30 Sep 2015 12,798 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres side wall cracking

Pass 6 Oct 2014 11,997 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 10,808 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 16,808 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 10,352 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 8,875 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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YN08 FZP is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YN08 FZP, 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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YN08 FZP is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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