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YN08 FZY

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,923 mi
Last recorded54,923 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN08 FZY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2018 54,923 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 51,278 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 42,711 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 30,213 miles

both rear tyre worn off on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2014 23,109 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 23,109 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 20,947 miles

front flexi exhaust joints corroded away

Fail 15 Feb 2013 20,947 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front flexi exhaust joints corroded away

Pass 17 Feb 2012 19,148 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2011 16,978 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 16,978 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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YN08 FZY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YN08 FZY, 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 YN08 FZY registered?

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

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The MOT history for YN08 FZY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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