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YP08 TZB

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,378 mi
Last recorded86,378 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 TZB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 86,378 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 86,378 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 72,684 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 72,675 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 53,191 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 53,191 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 43,439 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 43,439 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 40,121 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 38,713 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 38,713 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 33,038 miles

AIR FRESHENER REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2011 26,543 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 TZB is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TZB, 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 TZB registered?

YP08 TZB is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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