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SC08 WNL

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,095 mi
Last recorded48,095 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 WNL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 48,095 miles

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

both front ABS rings corroded

light scratch on screen from previous damaged wiper blade

Fail 4 Mar 2025 48,062 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both front ABS rings corroded

light scratch on screen from previous damaged wiper blade

Pass 23 Feb 2024 39,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 39,108 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 Jan 2023 27,467 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 15,924 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 9,702 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 8,995 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 8,923 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 8,526 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 8,519 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 7,885 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 7,418 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 7,409 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

unable to check rear hub bearings properly due to binding brakes

Pass 13 Aug 2014 6,378 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 5,697 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 4,897 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 4,888 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 11 Aug 2011 4,359 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 4,344 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 WNL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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