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WD08 OBY

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

62,258 mi
Last recorded62,258 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD08 OBY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 62,258 miles

Handbrake travel

Headlamps deteriorated

OSR outer door handle damaged

slight play NSF top suspension mounting

Fail 27 Jan 2025 62,255 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Handbrake travel

Headlamps deteriorated

OSR outer door handle damaged

slight play NSF top suspension mounting

Pass 19 Jan 2024 57,473 miles

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

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

OSR outer door handle broken

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 57,473 miles

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

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

OSR outer door handle broken

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 47,154 miles

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

OS outer door handle damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 47,153 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 35,583 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 35,583 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 28 Jan 2021 26,172 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 26,168 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 25,967 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2019 17,052 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 17,052 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 14,199 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 14,197 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 11,981 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 9,641 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 9,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 7,486 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 5,660 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 4,062 miles

Rear wiper split

Pass 30 Jul 2012 2,472 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 1,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both wiper blades saplit

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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WD08 OBY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WD08 OBY, 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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WD08 OBY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 August 2008.

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