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YW08 LGK

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

34,097 mi
Last recorded34,097 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW08 LGK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 34,097 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 34,097 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 29,696 miles

Front exhaust bracket detached (still secure)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 29,696 miles

Front exhaust bracket detached (still secure)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 26,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 26,085 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 May 2014 25,531 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 22,435 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 22,435 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

both rear and nearside front tyre cracking/perished

Pass 28 May 2012 17,800 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 13,373 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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YW08 LGK is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YW08 LGK, 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 YW08 LGK registered?

YW08 LGK is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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The MOT history for YW08 LGK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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