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EA58 WFP

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,998 mi
Last recorded54,998 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA58 WFP
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 54,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 54,993 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 51,265 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 51,182 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 47,887 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 44,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 26 Aug 2021 42,014 miles

Front exhaust hanging bracket broke

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 42,014 miles

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

Front exhaust hanging bracket broke

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 38,938 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 35,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 32,056 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 18 Sep 2018 32,056 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 22 Sep 2017 28,807 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 25,799 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 21,821 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 19,438 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 16,416 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 13,667 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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EA58 WFP is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EA58 WFP, 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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EA58 WFP is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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