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YY08 GDJ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,807 mi
Last recorded72,807 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 GDJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 72,807 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 71,700 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 71,700 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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 Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 68,154 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes and rear of front to rear mains greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 68,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes and rear of front to rear mains greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 60,888 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 52,510 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 52,510 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 22 May 2015 44,712 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 44,712 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 37,944 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 31,628 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 31,628 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2012 25,341 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 25,341 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 19,144 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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YY08 GDJ 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 62.5%.

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 YY08 GDJ, 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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YY08 GDJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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