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YP08 TYZ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,731 mi
Last recorded90,731 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 TYZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 90,731 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 82,599 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 74,944 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack gator (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2016 74,938 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack gator (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2016 74,884 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

sump oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2016 74,824 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Sump leaking

Pass 3 Aug 2015 64,603 miles

damp around n/s front rack boot

Pass 7 Aug 2014 56,860 miles

o/s driveshaft abs ring fractured

Pass 12 Aug 2013 50,816 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 43,198 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 36,896 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 36,896 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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 TYZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TYZ, 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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YP08 TYZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 19 August 2008.

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