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AA08 YLD

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,959 mi
Last recorded101,959 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 YLD
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 101,959 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch damaged

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 101,958 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wheel arch damaged

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 100,373 miles

Offside Front wheel arch and wing have slight damage

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 99,100 miles

Offside Front wing has damage

Fail 15 Jun 2019 99,100 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front wing has damage

Pass 25 Jun 2018 97,704 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 97,694 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 90,235 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 May 2017 90,235 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2016 67,513 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2015 42,715 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 42,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2014 23,479 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 19,598 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 19,598 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 16,174 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 12,407 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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AA08 YLD is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AA08 YLD, 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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AA08 YLD is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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