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SC08 WNS

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,756 mi
Last recorded48,756 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 WNS
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 48,756 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively when rotated by hand (1.2.1 (f))

various underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2025 45,718 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 43,378 miles

Central Front Exhaust flexy mesh loose

Central Rear Rear axle has very bad surface rust

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 43,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn End bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn End bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust flexy mesh loose

Central Rear Rear axle has very bad surface rust

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens fogged out (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens fogged out (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jet needs adjusting

Pass 25 Aug 2023 40,195 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 37,853 miles

brake pedal travel

Pass 16 Aug 2021 35,270 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 32,983 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 32,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2019 30,293 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 30,293 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 27,339 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 27,335 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge. (155/65 13) (5.2.3 (e))

rear shock absorber(s) upper bush deteriorated (both)

Pass 16 Aug 2017 24,692 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 22,108 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 22,104 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 19,138 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 16,484 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 13,381 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 10,145 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 10,102 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 6,619 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 WNS is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WNS, 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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What year was SC08 WNS registered?

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

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