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PX08 WCG

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,696 mi
Last recorded49,696 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 WCG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 49,696 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe

front brake discs worn

long footbrake travel

Fail 25 Mar 2020 49,691 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe

front brake discs worn

long footbrake travel

Pass 12 Mar 2019 40,281 miles

corrosion on both rear brake pipes to rear flexibles

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe to flexible

front brake discs corroded pitted in poor condition

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Mar 2019 40,275 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section after flex (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Exhaust mounting defective rear section (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion on both rear brake pipes to rear flexibles

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe to flexible

front brake discs corroded pitted in poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2015 36,657 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 36,657 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 30,137 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 26,988 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 24,807 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 24,318 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 24,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 17,426 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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PX08 WCG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PX08 WCG, 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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PX08 WCG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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