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SC08 WLU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,195 mi
Last recorded73,195 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 WLU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 73,195 miles

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

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

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

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

slight exhaust leak at manifold/cat

Pass 6 Aug 2018 67,354 miles

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

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

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

slight damage to both front road wheels

slight dampness around both front struts

Pass 31 Jul 2017 61,676 miles

all metal brake pipes showing corrosion

Fail 31 Jul 2017 61,676 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged a.b.s ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all metal brake pipes showing corrosion

engine sump pan weak/corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 54,362 miles

FUEL FILTER CORRODED

SLIGHT CORROSION ON ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES

SUMP PAN CORRODED

Fail 25 Jul 2016 54,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

FUEL FILTER CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD CRACKED

SLIGHT CORROSION ON ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES

SUMP PAN CORRODED

Pass 27 Aug 2015 47,328 miles

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SLIGHT CORROSION

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 47,328 miles

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

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

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SLIGHT CORROSION

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 42,171 miles

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Fail 20 Aug 2014 42,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 30 Aug 2013 34,646 miles

nearside front road wheel damaged slightly

slight corrosion on both rear brake pipes

Fail 30 Aug 2013 34,646 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front road wheel damaged slightly

slight corrosion on both rear brake pipes

Pass 25 Jun 2012 26,104 miles

front brake pads worn

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 13 Jun 2011 20,460 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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SC08 WLU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SC08 WLU, 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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SC08 WLU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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