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WG08 GVF

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,894 mi
Last recorded46,894 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 GVF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 46,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 46,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 41,116 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad about 2/3 worn

Offside Front door bit stiff to open

Offside Front headlamp lens some frosting

Fail 30 Apr 2019 41,116 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad about 2/3 worn

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

Offside Front door bit stiff to open

Offside Front headlamp lens some frosting

Pass 24 Apr 2018 35,281 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 33,402 miles

exhaust system corroding

nearside front tyre tread 2.5mm

offside rear tyre tread 2.5mm

undercutting to front brake discs

various brake pipes furring

Fail 9 May 2017 33,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust system corroding

nearside front tyre tread 2.5mm

offside rear tyre tread 2.5mm

undercutting to front brake discs

various brake pipes furring

Pass 5 May 2016 30,492 miles

areas of exhaust system corroding

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

undercutting to front brake discs

various brake pipes furring

Fail 5 May 2016 30,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

areas of exhaust system corroding

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

undercutting to front brake discs

various brake pipes furring

Pass 8 May 2015 27,140 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 May 2015 27,140 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 23,115 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 17,452 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 11,854 miles

noise from offside rear brake

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

unable to check outer sills due plastic covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2011 4,613 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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WG08 GVF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GVF, 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 WG08 GVF registered?

WG08 GVF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 10 May 2008.

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