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AA08 YLF

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,834 mi
Last recorded48,834 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 YLF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 48,834 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 48,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 45,548 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 45,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 43,022 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 43,022 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 39,944 miles

Sump corroded, slight oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2022 39,944 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sump corroded, slight oil leak

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 36,543 miles

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

corrosion on suspension units

cut on o/s/r tyre / n/s/f x o/s/r tyres 3mm /

sump pan leaking x corroding bad / corrosion on coil springs x front shocks / corrosion on rear axle beam

Pass 9 Jul 2020 35,261 miles

o/s/f tyre 3mm / o/s/r tyre 3mm x cut

sump pan corroding bad / front brake pads low / slight corrosion on n/s/f spring / both front bottom arms corroding /

Pass 22 May 2019 31,320 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 27,019 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 23,108 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 18,311 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 18,311 miles

Offside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Brake very Binding (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 13,615 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 8,876 miles
Pass 17 May 2013
Pass 16 May 2012 3,199 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 2,487 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 YLF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AA08 YLF, 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 YLF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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