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AC08 RYJ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

44,747 mi
Last recorded44,747 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 RYJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 44,747 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 42,061 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 38,122 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 38,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 35,149 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 33,147 miles

Nearside Rear tyre split

Offside Front cv boot slighty porous

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 33,147 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

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

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre split

Offside Front cv boot slighty porous

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 29,623 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front hanger corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

ignition switch does not turn car off external switch fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2017 26,652 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 6 Aug 2016 23,259 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 22 Aug 2015 20,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Aug 2015 20,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 18,858 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 17,283 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 14,103 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 13,558 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 RYJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AC08 RYJ, 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 RYJ registered?

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

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