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YR08 UNG

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,844 mi
Last recorded130,844 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 UNG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 130,844 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 130,794 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 113,117 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes to flexi's corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 113,113 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes to flexi's corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 97,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres ageing / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 86,293 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 80,784 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorated and starting to disperse pattern

steering rack damp with oil, possibly fluid leak

Pass 24 Apr 2017 76,868 miles

Front Tyres worn on inner edges

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 24 Apr 2017 76,866 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyres worn on inner edges

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

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 16 May 2016 76,092 miles

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)

Fail 11 May 2016 76,092 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 62,920 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 62,729 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 48,492 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 48,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 39,825 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front flexible exhaust section corroded

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

Offside rear tyre starting to split in inner wall

Rear brakes imbalanced (38%), offside rear binding slightly

Rear wiper split

Pass 26 Mar 2013 39,825 miles

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

Front flexible exhaust section corroded

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

Offside rear tyre starting to split in inner wall

Rear brakes imbalanced (38%), offside rear binding slightly

Rear wiper split

Pass 28 Mar 2012 32,049 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 24,833 miles

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)

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 UNG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UNG, 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 YR08 UNG registered?

YR08 UNG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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