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YR08 XDF

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

106,056 mi
Last recorded106,056 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 XDF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 106,056 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front crossmember thin

Fail 15 Feb 2019 106,055 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front crossmember thin

Pass 20 Feb 2018 98,092 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 98,090 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 92,277 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 92,275 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 85,876 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 85,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 81,679 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 67,037 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 66,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 56,318 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 56,318 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 42,003 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 42,001 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XDF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 XDF, 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 XDF registered?

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

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