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AP08 BYL

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,552 mi
Last recorded56,552 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 BYL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 56,552 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2017 47,212 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 47,212 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 41,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 36,229 miles

n/s rear tyre perishing

Fail 17 Mar 2015 36,229 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 17 Apr 2014 33,210 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 30,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both rear axle bushes slighly deteriorated

oil level high

Fail 17 Jun 2013 30,925 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both rear axle bushes slighly deteriorated

oil level high

Pass 26 May 2012 28,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

n/s rear tyre wall perished

Fail 26 May 2012 28,468 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

n/s rear tyre wall perished

Pass 2 Jun 2011 23,014 miles

nearside door mirror missing

offside front tyre worn on edges

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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AP08 BYL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP08 BYL, 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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AP08 BYL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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