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YY08 GDK

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

65,716 mi
Last recorded65,716 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 GDK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 65,716 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 16 Dec 2025 65,705 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Dec 2024 57,449 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 57,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 57,354 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 54,994 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 54,990 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT AXLE PIPES @ FLEXI HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR @ REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH @ N/S & O/S REAR WHEELS (1.1.11 (c))

REAR INNER SILLS SUFACE CORROSION

Pass 8 Feb 2023 52,119 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel filter corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2023 52,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel filter corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2022 47,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

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

exhaust mounting corroded and deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2021 43,540 miles

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

offside constant velocity joint boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2020 40,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

offside constant velocity joint boot slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Feb 2020 40,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

offside constant velocity joint boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2019 37,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated insecure but still preventing the ingress of dirt. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still secure.

Pass 17 Feb 2018 33,576 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 33,561 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 29,871 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 25,564 miles

both rear tyres have slight perishing cracks in tread

nearside rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Fail 5 Feb 2016 25,564 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres have slight perishing cracks in tread

nearside rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Pass 12 Feb 2015 21,454 miles

both rear tyres cracking with age

Fail 10 Feb 2015 21,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear tyres cracking with age

Pass 13 Feb 2014 15,548 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 11,436 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 6,741 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 6,054 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 GDK is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GDK, 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 GDK is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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