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YS08 WJC

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,368 mi
Last recorded92,368 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 WJC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2020 92,368 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating brake disc heavily corroded on inner face (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf, osr, osf outer pipes corroding and covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 86,614 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 86,614 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

clutch cable needs replacing or adjusting

Pass 9 Aug 2018 80,456 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 80,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

clutch operation is very stiff

Pass 11 Aug 2017 71,431 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 71,431 miles

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

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear brake is binding when spun by hand

Pass 11 Aug 2016 64,089 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 64,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 55,860 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 55,860 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 49,387 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 49,387 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2013 39,842 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 39,842 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 31,470 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 31,470 miles

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

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

front pads 2 -3000

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Aug 2011 23,904 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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YS08 WJC is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YS08 WJC, 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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YS08 WJC is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 10 August 2008.

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