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WF08 LXP

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,369 mi
Last recorded61,369 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 LXP
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 61,369 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 57,257 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 57,257 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 54,026 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 50,944 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 47,042 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 44,774 miles

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 20 Aug 2020 44,774 miles

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

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 16 Aug 2019 43,408 miles

n/s wiper split

slight play o/s/f bottom ball joint

Fail 16 Aug 2019 43,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

n/s wiper split

slight play o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 21 Aug 2018 41,311 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 39,048 miles

Offside Front tyre badly worn on outer edge

Fail 17 Aug 2017 39,044 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre badly worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Jul 2016 36,633 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 35,086 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 33,625 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 31,917 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 29,752 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 28,230 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 24,501 miles

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

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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WF08 LXP is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WF08 LXP, 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 WF08 LXP registered?

WF08 LXP is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 4 April 2008.

Is WF08 LXP safe to buy?

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