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EJ08 WKL

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,806 mi
Last recorded55,806 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 WKL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 55,806 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 53,933 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 49,138 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 47,598 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 47,598 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 45,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 42,823 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 42,822 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 38,636 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 38,635 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 34,290 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2017 29,029 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 22,322 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 22,226 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 21,313 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 18,350 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 14,769 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 11,167 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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EJ08 WKL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EJ08 WKL, 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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EJ08 WKL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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