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WJ08 HWE

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,253 mi
Last recorded50,253 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 HWE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 50,253 miles

Front flexi exhaust split

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 48,226 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 48,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre 15 years old

Pass 28 Mar 2024 46,830 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 44,853 miles

engine sump rusty

Pass 8 Mar 2022 44,493 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 43,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Pass 10 Mar 2020 43,783 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 43,782 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 42,695 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 42,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2018 40,945 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 38,288 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2016 36,487 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 33,317 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 29,476 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 27,953 miles

both front abs rings rusty

Fail 27 Feb 2013 27,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front abs rings rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2012 25,446 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 20,889 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres worn on edges

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 HWE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ08 HWE registered?

WJ08 HWE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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