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WJ08 HVY

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,756 mi
Last recorded59,756 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 HVY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 59,756 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust slightly rusty

front discs and pads worn

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres heavily perished in inner side walls

water in rear fog light lens

Pass 12 Jun 2020 39,929 miles

exhaust slightly rusty

nearside rear tyre worn

slight engine oil leak

Pass 9 May 2019 21,220 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 20,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2018 17,376 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded

not able to check all brake pipes

not able to check outer sills

Pass 9 May 2017 15,670 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 13,370 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 13,370 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)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 12,053 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 10,339 miles

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)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 10,293 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 23 Apr 2013 8,361 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 6,661 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 4,536 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 HVY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black 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 HVY, 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 HVY registered?

WJ08 HVY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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The MOT history for WJ08 HVY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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