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WJ08 HWH

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

36,474 mi
Last recorded36,474 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 HWH
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 36,474 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside bald on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside and Offside shock absorber bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 36,466 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside bald on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside and Offside shock absorber bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 32,090 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 32,083 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel and spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to no image to test (4.1.2 (b))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 28,599 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 26,819 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 25,576 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 25,209 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side's, very corroded around ball joint and on bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both side's (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 21,411 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 21,441 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 18,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges raised tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges raised tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 15,408 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 13,166 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 10,491 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 10,078 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 9,594 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 8,928 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 6,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 6,524 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 HWH is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HWH, 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 HWH registered?

WJ08 HWH is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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