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WF08 VYJ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

41,984 mi
Last recorded41,984 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 VYJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 41,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Oil sump corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 41,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil sump corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 40,866 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 39,996 miles

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

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

Oil Sump Corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2022 39,163 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 37,696 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 37,690 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 35,212 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 33,191 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 29,546 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 29,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 21,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 14,302 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 13,413 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 12,016 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 12,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2013 9,762 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Mar 2012 7,483 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 5,656 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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WF08 VYJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VYJ, 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 VYJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for WF08 VYJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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