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DG08 WWS

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

81,430 mi
Last recorded81,430 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 WWS
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 81,430 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 81,430 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 75,714 miles

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

Offside Front spare tyre fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2019 75,714 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 69,475 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi exhaust crack and leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 65,152 miles

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

exhaust flxi joint corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2017 845,178 miles

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

exhaust flxi joint corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2017 65,131 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

exhaust flxi joint corroded

fuel filter corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2016 64,727 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 64,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 59,892 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 59,853 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 51,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Feb 2013 43,084 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 43,084 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 36,153 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 28,643 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 28,643 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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DG08 WWS is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DG08 WWS, 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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DG08 WWS is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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