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WG08 XRZ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,323 mi
Last recorded92,323 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 XRZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 92,323 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 92,323 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2020 89,104 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 89,104 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 83,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

impact damage to front of vehicle

Pass 26 Jul 2018 81,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer support bracket broken ,exhaust adequately supported

Fail 26 Jul 2018 81,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer support bracket broken ,exhaust adequately supported

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached boil missing from mounting (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached bolt missing from mounting (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 80,528 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 80,528 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 77,146 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 73,387 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 73,387 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML illuminated

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 3 Mar 2015 72,261 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres worn low on tread on inner edge -----rear exhaust box bracket broken

Fail 3 Mar 2015 72,261 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn low on tread on inner edge -----rear exhaust box bracket broken

Pass 28 Feb 2014 64,108 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2014 64,108 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2013 58,698 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2013 58,698 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2012 54,579 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 54,575 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 41,078 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 XRZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XRZ, 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 XRZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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