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YR08 XDB

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,725 mi
Last recorded71,725 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 XDB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 71,725 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 65,614 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 65,477 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 57,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 59,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155 65 R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155 65 R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bearing is rough

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155 65 R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155 65 R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Pourous sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 47,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top mounting has slight play

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155 65 R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mounting has slight play

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met

Pass 12 Feb 2020 46,101 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 40,847 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bearing has slight play

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 40,847 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bearing has slight play

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155 60 R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 33,084 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 31,050 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 31,050 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 28,012 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2015 23,988 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 20,165 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 16,984 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 13,253 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 9,763 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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YR08 XDB is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YR08 XDB, 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 XDB registered?

YR08 XDB is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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