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PL08 WKA

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,248 mi
Last recorded66,248 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 WKA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 66,248 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

fuel filter corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2023 66,220 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

fuel filter corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2022 63,347 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 63,340 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 62,343 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 145/13/80 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

fuel filter corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2021 61,357 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 60,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 58,684 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 58,669 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 58,170 miles

front brake imbalance o/s lower (front brake discs surface corrosion)

wiper blades poor condition

Fail 5 Feb 2018 58,170 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint bottom ball joint excessive play (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake imbalance o/s lower (front brake discs surface corrosion)

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 16 Jan 2017 57,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view repaired using tape, offside (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak offside engine ()

bonnet & front bumper damaged, but are secure

Fail 30 Dec 2016 57,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view repaired using tape, offside (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak offside engine ()

bonnet & front bumper damaged, but are secure

Pass 4 Nov 2015 52,622 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view repaired using tape (8.1.2a)

nearside vehicle body slight damaged.

oil leak.

Fail 30 Oct 2015 52,585 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort nearside 10kgf no lock out & offside 90kgf no lock out (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view repaired using tape (8.1.2a)

nearside vehicle body slight damaged.

oil leak.

Pass 17 Oct 2014 47,801 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 47,727 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 41,122 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 41,122 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 34,865 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 26,867 miles

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

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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PL08 WKA is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PL08 WKA, 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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PL08 WKA is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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