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SC08 WNZ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

69,025 mi
Last recorded69,025 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 WNZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 69,025 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 68,697 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 67,912 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 67,912 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and o/s/front binding (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective all (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 66,605 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 66,600 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 62,442 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 62,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 58,387 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 58,387 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 50,738 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 50,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 43,739 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 43,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + cracking (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust hangers broke but still secure

Pass 25 Jan 2016 40,588 miles

exhaust has both rear mountings broken away

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 2 Feb 2015 36,800 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

offside and nearside rear tyre cracked

Fail 31 Jan 2015 36,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

offside and nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 30 Jan 2014 32,286 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 30,538 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 24,023 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 24,023 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 17,334 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 WNZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WNZ, 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 WNZ registered?

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

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