CarVerify

Free Car Check

CA08 WKF

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

63,594 mi
Last recorded63,594 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Chevrolet
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 WKF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 63,594 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear door handle damaged

gearstick loose

Fail 4 Nov 2025 63,594 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear door handle damaged

gearstick loose

Pass 12 Nov 2024 60,738 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 60,738 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 58,315 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 58,315 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 54,555 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 50,865 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 50,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 47,799 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamp lens deteriorating, just met requirements (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top suspension top mounts have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 47,791 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear upper top bushes excessively worn (5.3.2 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamp lens deteriorating, just met requirements (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top suspension top mounts have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 45,151 miles

Front wipers split

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 45,150 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front wipers split

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 42,028 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres very heavy inner treads wear

n/s/r tyre heavy outer/inner treads wear

Fail 18 Sep 2018 42,027 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres very heavy inner treads wear

n/s/r tyre heavy outer/inner treads wear

Pass 19 Oct 2017 39,073 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 39,068 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (inner side wall) (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 34,027 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven / becoming cracked / perished 155 / 65 / 13 adv to replace

underside / components showing general corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2016 34,027 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both dipped beams inop n/s - o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer side wall deep cut to cords 155 / 65 / 13 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

adv to replace o/s w/ blade

both rear tyres wearing uneven / becoming cracked / perished 155 / 65 / 13 adv to replace

brakes pedal slightly spongy

underside / components showing general corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2015 26,134 miles

Nearside Front wearing on inner & edges

Offside Front wearing on inner & outer edges

Fail 1 Sep 2015 26,133 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wearing on inner & edges

Offside Front wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 26 Sep 2014 24,431 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 22,259 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 19,734 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 16,422 miles

Both front tyre's worn very badly on edge's and on limit's.

Fail 28 Jul 2011 16,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tyre's worn very badly on edge's and on limit's.

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
Full Chevrolet Matiz reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CA08 WKF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 CA08 WKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CA08 WKF?

You can check the full history of CA08 WKF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CA08 WKF registered?

CA08 WKF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is CA08 WKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA08 WKF shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CA08 WKF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CA08 WKF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.