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WF08 VYB

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,158 mi
Last recorded64,158 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 VYB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 64,158 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

fuel tank strap corroded

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust flanges deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2019 55,746 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside front abs ring corroded

offside front strut corroded

rear axle corroded

tank strap corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2019 55,463 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside front abs ring corroded

offside front strut corroded

rear axle corroded

tank strap corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2018 51,851 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

fuel tank strap corroded

little hand brake reserve travel

nearside front abs ring corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2017 48,578 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread small crack (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 48,578 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread small crack (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 45,143 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 45,077 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 36,606 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn to 1.6mm on inside edge

rear brakes dragging slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2014 27,679 miles

o/s/r brake grabbing slightly

Fail 25 Jun 2013 17,094 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 17,094 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 12,728 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 9,921 miles

Nearside 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 VYB is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VYB, 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 VYB registered?

WF08 VYB is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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