CarVerify

Free Car Check

WF58 EVD

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,568 mi
Last recorded118,568 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Chevrolet
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF58 EVD
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2020 118,568 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Power steering belt badly damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 116,773 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front n/s front windscreen washer not working [at time of test]

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair service brake [foot brake ] and handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.2.1 (c))

little reserve travel in handbrake

showing signs of surface rust on under side of body

slight engine oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2018 114,068 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has a small chip at time of test (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair foot brake and handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

little reserve travel in handbrake

showing signs of surface rust under vehicle

slight engine oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2017 111,543 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear sub frame shows signs of corrosion

oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2017 111,494 miles

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear sub frame shows signs of corrosion

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2016 108,610 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 98,023 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 98,013 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 83,259 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 65,800 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 65,800 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 47,009 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 25,769 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 25,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Chevrolet Matiz reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WF58 EVD is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WF58 EVD, 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

How do I check the history of WF58 EVD?

You can check the full history of WF58 EVD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WF58 EVD registered?

WF58 EVD is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is WF58 EVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF58 EVD shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WF58 EVD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WF58 EVD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.