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SC08 WLZ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

41,123 mi
Last recorded41,123 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 WLZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 41,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 40,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 38,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 37,458 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement b arm bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 37,423 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded and holed 30cm within rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded and holed 30cm within rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement b arm bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 36,477 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 34,836 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2019 34,836 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 33,432 miles

Brake pedal grip is slightly worn

Central Exhaust hanger snapped but system stil supported

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wiper has no blade

Pass 20 May 2017 32,056 miles

Central Exhaust hanger snapped but system still adequately supported

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

Nearside Rear Tyre close to legal limit, also splitting and cracking in tread and sidewalls

Offside Front Tyre splitting and cracking

Offside Rear Tyre close to legal limit, also splitting and cracking in tread and sidewalls

Rear Wiper has no blade

Fail 20 May 2017 32,056 miles

Central Exhaust hanger snapped but system still adequately supported

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

Nearside Rear Tyre close to legal limit, also splitting and cracking in tread and sidewalls

Offside Front Tyre splitting and cracking

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre close to legal limit, also splitting and cracking in tread and sidewalls

Rear Wiper has no blade

Pass 28 May 2016 30,729 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 29,385 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 29,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 27,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jun 2014 27,787 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2013 25,708 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 23,802 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat unable to fully inspect adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2011 21,131 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 WLZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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