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AP08 BYO

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,012 mi
Last recorded112,012 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 BYO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 112,012 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively parking break (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 112,012 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively parking break (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 98,250 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 98,250 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 79,343 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 67,618 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2021 64,746 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 60,196 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 60,196 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to w/cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2019 51,514 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 51,514 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 45,780 miles

Front tyres bald on inner edges

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 45,780 miles

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

Front tyres bald on inner edges

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 39,004 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 30,160 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 27,341 miles

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

front tyres are cracked

Fail 4 Jun 2015 27,341 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

front tyres are cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2014 24,541 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 24,537 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 21,453 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 17,225 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 17,225 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2011 13,058 miles

rear brakes squeaking

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 BYO is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AP08 BYO, 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 BYO is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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