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YR08 LLE

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

81,298 mi
Last recorded81,298 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 LLE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 81,298 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 81,296 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 80,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 80,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 78,551 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 78,550 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 76,630 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 76,628 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 72,022 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 67,999 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 67,999 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% out (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 67,959 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 67,959 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 66,649 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 66,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 61,315 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 61,313 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 56,899 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 46,910 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 46,848 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 41,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

nearside front tyre in poor condition

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2012 27,846 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 19,363 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YR08 LLE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YR08 LLE, 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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YR08 LLE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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