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YP08 TYT

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

61,838 mi
Last recorded61,838 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 TYT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 61,838 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 57,899 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 55,569 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 55,567 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 49,205 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 49,200 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2017 43,012 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 43,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 43,527 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 43,527 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported first mtg bracket missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 37,474 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 31,958 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 28,139 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 25,095 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 17,541 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 10,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

slight play in offside front steering rack

Pass 28 Mar 2011 10,613 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

slight play in offside front steering rack

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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YP08 TYT is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YP08 TYT, 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 YP08 TYT registered?

YP08 TYT is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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