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YX08 VGM

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,071 mi
Last recorded64,071 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 VGM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 64,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and age cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and aged cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 57,144 miles

Both front tyres worn close to limit, o?s devoid of tread on both edges and measures on limit

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 49,443 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust hanger missing but system still secure

secondary bonnet catch lubricated due to stiffness

Pass 2 Apr 2016 42,217 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 42,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 38,880 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2015 38,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 33,460 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 29,910 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 25,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 20,623 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 VGM is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VGM, 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 VGM registered?

YX08 VGM is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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