MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,176 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
n/s/f tyre wearing close to legal limit
n/s/r sea tbelt slow to recoil
pitting/worn front discs
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
front exhaust mounting insecure
light corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe
n/s/f tyre wearing close to legal limit
n/s/r sea tbelt slow to recoil
pitting/worn front discs
slight play in o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings
Both rear wheel bearings have slight play
Light corrosion to rear axle beam
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Both rear wheel bearings have slight play
Light corrosion to rear axle beam
n/s/r tyre close to limit 1.6mm
o/s/f tyre close to limit 1.6mm
slight play in o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r tyre close to limit 1.6mm
o/s/f tyre close to limit 1.6mm
slight play in o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings
O/s/f tyre worn on inside edge
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort footbrake (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
O/s/f tyre worn on inside edge
Dash warning lights on, battery etc.
Slight bind o/s/r brake
Dash warning lights on, battery etc.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Slight bind o/s/r brake
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
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WJ08 OJM is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 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 OJM, 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 OJM is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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