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WF08 VYH

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

36,988 mi
Last recorded36,988 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 VYH
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 36,988 miles

Axle rear corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2025 36,987 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

Axle rear corroded

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 36,940 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 36,921 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 35,499 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 35,499 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 33,364 miles

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 20 Aug 2021 33,364 miles

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

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2020 32,123 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 30,577 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Aug 2018 28,166 miles

front n/s tyre wearing on outer edge

front o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

rear n/s tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Aug 2017 25,343 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2016 22,227 miles

small cut in inner side wall of front n/s tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2015 19,238 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 16,605 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 16,605 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 13,602 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 11,488 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 9,027 miles

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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WF08 VYH is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 VYH, 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 VYH registered?

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

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The MOT history for WF08 VYH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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