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WG08 FCC

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,290 mi
Last recorded65,290 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 FCC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 65,290 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

clutch pedal worn smooth

Fail 2 Jul 2020 65,290 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

clutch pedal worn smooth

Pass 22 Jul 2019 57,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber worn through on edge

front exhaust flexi pipe poor condition

rear exhaust mount slightly coroded

Fail 20 Jul 2019 57,598 miles

Exhaust system insecure front mount broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber worn through on edge

front exhaust flexi pipe poor condition

rear exhaust mount slightly coroded

Pass 2 Jul 2018 50,089 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 2 Jul 2018 50,089 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 43,660 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 43,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 35,082 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 34,038 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 34,037 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 30,927 miles

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 Apr 2013 25,223 miles

N/s/r tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 18 Apr 2012 19,105 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 13,429 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 13,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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WG08 FCC is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WG08 FCC, 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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WG08 FCC is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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