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When is the MOT due for YY08 XCU?

The MOT for YY08 XCU is valid and due for renewal on or before 12 June 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of YY08 XCU?

The recorded mileage for YY08 XCU is 75,252 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is YY08 XCU ULEZ compliant?

Yes, YY08 XCU (CHEVROLET MATIZ) meets Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) standards and is exempt from daily ULEZ charges in London.

Official DVLA Record

2008 Chevrolet Matiz 1.0L Petrol · YY08 XCU

YY08 XCU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31/07/2008. Recorded mileage 75,252 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: CHEVROLET MATIZ
Year / Origin: 2008 · Beverley / Hull
MOT Status: Valid until 12/06/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 75,252 mi
ULEZ Compliance: ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.0L
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Valid until 12/06/2025

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Mileage: 75,252 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2008
Engine: 995cc

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YY08 XCU Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2024
75,252 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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YY08 XCU Mileage History

14/06/202273,429 mi
19/05/202374,382 mi+953 mi
23/05/202374,382 mi
16/05/202475,219 mi+837 mi
24/05/202475,252 mi+33 mi

Average of roughly 938 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

YY08 XCU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Sept 2026, 20:39

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Chevrolet Matiz (YY08 XCU) between June 2022 and May 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 24 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))”.

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