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WJ08 CVL

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,720 mi
Last recorded63,720 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 CVL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 63,720 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 63,717 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 60,117 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 60,111 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 56,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 53,273 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 49,912 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 46,732 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 46,685 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 45,316 miles

Central Front exhaust flexi damaged

Central Front exhaust hangor missing

Nearside Front brake backing plate corroded

Offside Front brake backing plate missing

Offside Front oil leak from power steering rack

Fail 21 Feb 2020 45,226 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn AXLE MOUNTING POINT BUSH SPLIT AND DEBONDED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn AXLE MOUNTING POINT BUSH SPLIT AND DEBONDED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive STEERING RACK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front BRAKE BACKING PLATE CORRODED

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

Offside Front BAKE BACKING PLATE MISSING

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 43,699 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component leaking from rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

battery loose in carrier

Fail 16 Feb 2019 43,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component leaking from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

battery loose in carrier

Pass 24 Feb 2018 42,210 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

exhaust flexi damaged and hanger broken

Pass 6 Mar 2017 40,724 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Mar 2017 40,724 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Slight brake bind NSR

Pass 4 Mar 2016 37,548 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 37,543 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 33,540 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 25 Feb 2014 29,039 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2014 29,039 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2013 25,012 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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Feb 2012 21,263 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Mar 2011 17,276 miles

slight weep from offside steering rack ram seal

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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WJ08 CVL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WJ08 CVL, 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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WJ08 CVL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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