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SE57 JWD

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

21,614 mi
Last recorded21,614 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE57 JWD
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 21,614 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside sills slightly corroded

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2024 21,598 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both inner sills slightly corroded

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2023 21,111 miles

both outer sills slightly corroded

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2023 20,579 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 19,998 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 19,455 miles

front exhaust flexi corroded but not leaking

nearside front tyre slightly worn on the outside edge

Pass 8 Jan 2020 18,872 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 17,879 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 17,864 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 16,832 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear round fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 15,700 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 14,352 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 12,868 miles

exhaust corroded but not leaking

Pass 27 Jan 2014 11,450 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 11,450 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 9,823 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system corroded (not blowing)

near side front tyre scrubbing on outside edge

Pass 27 Jan 2012 8,301 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 6,667 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Jan 2011

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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SE57 JWD is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 SE57 JWD, 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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SE57 JWD is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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