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YY58 FZJ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

59,771 mi
Last recorded59,771 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY58 FZJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2022 59,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 45,298 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 45,901 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 28,114 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 22,792 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 22,700 miles

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

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

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position light (4.3.3 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

service brake long travel

Pass 12 Dec 2018 15,951 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 15,951 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pick up ring (1.6 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 14,806 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 14,806 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 12,344 miles

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

front exhaust deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2016 12,344 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2015 11,244 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 11,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 9,798 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 9,798 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 8,324 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 6,715 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r axle bush deteriating but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 26 Nov 2012 6,715 miles

o/s/r axle bush deteriating but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 28 Nov 2011 5,168 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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YY58 FZJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YY58 FZJ, 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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YY58 FZJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 2 December 2008.

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