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EJ08 WKN

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,067 mi
Last recorded90,067 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 WKN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 90,067 miles

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

Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 85,819 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 83,545 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 80,089 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 77,585 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 77,570 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 75,600 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 68,861 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 63,606 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 54,679 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 54,588 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Slight bind to near side front wheel/brake and disc showing signs of excess heat

Pass 1 Jul 2017 50,530 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 45,589 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 45,589 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 34,730 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 34,669 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 29,805 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 WKN is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WKN, 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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What year was EJ08 WKN registered?

EJ08 WKN is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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