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LL08 WFJ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,603 mi
Last recorded71,603 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 WFJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 71,603 miles

Central Slight leak from center exhaust

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

Pass 23 Aug 2025 70,738 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2025 70,738 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 69,735 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 68,477 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 66,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 64,918 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 63,618 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 62,064 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 59,041 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 55,782 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 52,134 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 48,537 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 44,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

engine sump corroded

fuel filter corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2013 40,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

engine sump corroded

exhaust corroded

fuel filter corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2013 40,309 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

engine sump corroded

exhaust corroded

fuel filter corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2012 35,867 miles

engine sump corroding

exhuast corroding

fuel filter corroding

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Aug 2011 31,810 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs corroding

fuel filter corroding

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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LL08 WFJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LL08 WFJ, 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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LL08 WFJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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