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WJ08 HVS

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,108 mi
Last recorded61,108 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 HVS
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2022 61,108 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 54,444 miles

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

Front exhaust flexy deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2020 48,239 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 40,748 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 40,748 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 33,008 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 28,963 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 26,813 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 24,633 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 24,633 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 22,215 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 19,632 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 16,899 miles

long cracks in sidewall of offside front tyre not deep enought to reach cord

Pass 18 Feb 2011 14,201 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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WJ08 HVS is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HVS, 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 WJ08 HVS registered?

WJ08 HVS is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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