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YP08 TYU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,659 mi
Last recorded19,659 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 TYU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 19,659 miles

Rear axle corroded

Nearside Front Tyre date stamped 2016

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jun 2026 19,654 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre date stamped 2016

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear axle corroded

Pass 21 May 2024 19,190 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 18,617 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 18,614 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 25 May 2022 18,127 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 18,127 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 17,579 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 16,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 16,086 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 16,085 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 15,061 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 13,643 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 13,643 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 12,291 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 11,005 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Jun 2014 9,543 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 7,972 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 7,972 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 6,275 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 4,577 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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YP08 TYU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TYU, 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 TYU registered?

YP08 TYU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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