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KU08 WXJ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,285 mi
Last recorded62,285 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 WXJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 62,285 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 62,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 54,420 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 54,419 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 75% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2018 47,004 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 47,004 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 44,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing out from the edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing out from outer edge and its perish

Offside Rear tyre has crack

Rear wiper not in good condition

Fail 26 Jul 2017 44,323 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in bad condition and wearing out from outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing out from the edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing out from outer edge and its perish

Offside Rear tyre has crack

Rear wiper not in good condition

Pass 2 Jun 2016 37,433 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn (3mm)

Offside front tyre worn (3mm) and heavily worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn (3mm) and cracking

Fail 1 Jun 2016 37,433 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn (3mm)

Offside front tyre worn (3mm) and heavily worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn (3mm) and cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2015 24,894 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 14,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 10,117 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 5,453 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 2,739 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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KU08 WXJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KU08 WXJ, 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 KU08 WXJ registered?

KU08 WXJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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