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WF57 ONT

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,377 mi
Last recorded88,377 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF57 ONT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 88,377 miles

Coolant leak top hose ()

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 88,117 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper strut mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 79,900 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 79,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 68,844 miles

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

Rear tyres worn outer edges

Pass 14 Oct 2021 59,616 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outside edge

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 51,614 miles

Offside Front wiper end split

Pass 16 Apr 2019 40,348 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 40,342 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 35,323 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 35,280 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 35,280 miles

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

Both rear brakes binding slightly.

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 34,285 miles

Both rear brakes binding.

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 32,112 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 28,259 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 24,274 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 19 Dec 2012 24,274 miles

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

rear brake squeal

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Jan 2012 20,378 miles

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

N/S Wiper blade starting to Deteriote

Pass 4 Jan 2011 15,249 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on the inner edge

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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WF57 ONT 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 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 WF57 ONT, 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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WF57 ONT is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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