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WG08 YOO

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,338 mi
Last recorded55,338 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 YOO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 55,338 miles

Exhaust front flexi in poor condition

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 55,338 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust front flexi in poor condition

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 51,336 miles

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

Offside Rear brake unit binding slightly

power steering pump noisy

Fail 23 Jun 2018 51,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

power steering pump noisy

Pass 19 Jun 2017 44,485 miles

Nearside steering rack gaiter damp

exhaust system has surface corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2017 44,485 miles

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

Nearside steering rack gaiter damp

exhaust system has surface corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2016 40,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 40,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 36,650 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 36,650 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 32,365 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 32,365 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 20,621 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 12,404 miles

Both front tyres, wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Jun 2011 9,452 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 YOO is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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