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WF08 VYL

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,239 mi
Last recorded76,239 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 VYL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 76,239 miles

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

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

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

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2020 71,812 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear 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 both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

center to rear exhaust flanges getting thin/poor condition

front exhaust deteriorated by flexi joint

fuel tank strap corroded

offside front brake disc corroded on inside edge

offside rear axle bush slightly deteriorated

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

rear axle corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2020 71,804 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 58% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear 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 both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

center to rear exhaust flanges getting thin/poor condition

front exhaust deteriorated by flexi joint

fuel tank strap corroded

offside front brake disc corroded on inside edge

offside rear axle bush slightly deteriorated

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2019 64,585 miles

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

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

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

center to rear exhaust flanges getting thin/poor condition

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2018 58,941 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 55,919 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 51,836 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 47,347 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 41,105 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 41,105 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 34,285 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 28,575 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 21,752 miles

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

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 VYL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Green with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VYL, 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 VYL registered?

WF08 VYL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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