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AC08 RYG

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,352 mi
Last recorded81,352 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 RYG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 81,352 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 78,684 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 78,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 75,985 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 71,060 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust flexi damaged

oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2016 71,060 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

exhaust flexi damaged

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2015 58,328 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 58,246 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 42,940 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 42,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 28,335 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre outer wall very long cuts

o/s/f tyre outer wall very long cuts

Pass 24 Feb 2012 19,344 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 15,242 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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AC08 RYG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AC08 RYG, 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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What year was AC08 RYG registered?

AC08 RYG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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