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WG08 XRY

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

59,761 mi
Last recorded59,761 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 XRY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 59,761 miles

Offside Front ABS ring starting to show signs of corrosion

Offside Front top mount bush has slight play

Offside Rear brake pipe starting to show signs of corrosion

Rear axle starting to show signs of corrosion

Rear brake backing plate starting to show signs of corrosion

exhaust system starting to show signs of corrosion

front suspension arm bushes cracking/worn

front suspension starting to show signs of corrosion

headlight lenses misty

underside of vehicle starting to show signs of corrosion

Fail 9 May 2025 59,761 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front ABS ring starting to show signs of corrosion

Offside Front top mount bush has slight play

Offside Rear brake pipe starting to show signs of corrosion

Rear axle starting to show signs of corrosion

Rear brake backing plate starting to show signs of corrosion

exhaust system starting to show signs of corrosion

front suspension arm bushes cracking/worn

front suspension starting to show signs of corrosion

headlight lenses misty

underside of vehicle starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 8 May 2024 58,858 miles

Offside Front ABS ring starting to show signs of corrosion

Offside Rear axle starting to show signs of corrosion

Offside Rear brake pipe starting to show signs of corrosion

Rear brake backing plate starting to show signs of corrosion

exhaust system starting to show signs of corrosion

front suspension arm bushes cracking/worn

front suspension starting to show signs of corrosion

underside of vehicle starting to show signs of corrosion

Fail 3 May 2024 58,857 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front ABS ring starting to show signs of corrosion

Offside Rear axle starting to show signs of corrosion

Offside Rear brake pipe starting to show signs of corrosion

Rear brake backing plate starting to show signs of corrosion

exhaust system starting to show signs of corrosion

front suspension arm bushes cracking/worn

front suspension starting to show signs of corrosion

handbrake travel getting high

underside of vehicle starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 5 May 2023 57,334 miles

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

surface corrosion forming rear axle

Pass 12 May 2022 55,698 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion forming rear axle

Fail 12 May 2022 55,697 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion forming rear axle

Pass 10 May 2021 54,139 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2020 51,287 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 51,287 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 47,598 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 43,730 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 39,606 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2017 39,540 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Drive shaft ABS sensor ring. (3.4.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 35,293 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2016 35,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 30,946 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 30,946 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 26,759 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 22,857 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 18,514 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f wiperblade slightly smeary

Pass 11 Jul 2011 16,677 miles

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

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

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 XRY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 XRY, 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 XRY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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