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YX08 OOV

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

26,730 mi
Last recorded26,730 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 OOV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 26,730 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 26,730 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 19,565 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 19,407 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 17,667 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 11,313 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 11,282 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 11,282 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 10,788 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 10,023 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 10,023 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 9,000 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jun 2014 7,819 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 6,989 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 5,953 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 4,391 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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YX08 OOV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YX08 OOV, 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 YX08 OOV registered?

YX08 OOV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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The MOT history for YX08 OOV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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