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WD57 FWL

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

23,985 mi
Last recorded23,985 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD57 FWL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 23,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oily residue on steering rack no visible drip

Fail 2 Oct 2023 23,985 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oily residue on steering rack no visible drip

Pass 7 Jan 2022 23,980 miles

ALL front & rear suspension components inc arms, links & wishbones showing age related corrosion to their exposed surfaces-none deemed excessive

Exhaust front support bracket welded joints badly corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre showing notable perishing to both inner & outer sidewalls - (very low mileage user) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre showing notable perishing to both inner & outer sidewalls - (very low mileage user) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 23,906 miles

Front Exhaust welded support bracket corroded badly.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear BOTH tyres perished

Suspenion components inc arms, links and wishbones showing age related corrosion to their exposed surfaces, but not excessively yet

Pass 12 Dec 2019 23,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (lack of use) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (lack of use) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 22,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlight pattern is dull

Pass 16 Jan 2018 21,019 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 19,938 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 18,923 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 18,923 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 17,409 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 27 Jan 2014 15,265 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 15,265 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 13,456 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 10,977 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 10,975 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 8,330 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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WD57 FWL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WD57 FWL, 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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WD57 FWL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 February 2008.

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