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WF08 VYN

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

29,113 mi
Last recorded29,113 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 VYN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 29,113 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section damaged. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 May 2025 28,874 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 28,074 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 24,501 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 22,677 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 22,438 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 22,244 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 21,674 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Oct 2017 20,901 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 20,895 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 20,106 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 20,103 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding stuck on (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 19,299 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 18,422 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 17,413 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 15,959 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 14,644 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 12,367 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 12,367 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 VYN is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange 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 VYN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF08 VYN registered?

WF08 VYN is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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The MOT history for WF08 VYN 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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