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WJ08 OJM

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

80,176 mi
Last recorded80,176 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 OJM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 80,176 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 80,170 miles

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))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 73,542 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 73,542 miles

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))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 68,713 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 62,855 miles

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))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 45,611 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing close to legal limit

n/s/r sea tbelt slow to recoil

pitting/worn front discs

Fail 10 Mar 2020 58,640 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 55,069 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Light corrosion to rear axle beam

Fail 19 Feb 2019 55,069 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 51,099 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 50,910 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 46,143 miles

O/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 6 Feb 2017 46,143 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 42,841 miles

Dash warning lights on, battery etc.

Slight bind o/s/r brake

Fail 16 Feb 2016 42,841 miles

Dash warning lights on, battery etc.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight bind o/s/r brake

Fail 10 Feb 2015 38,026 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 38,026 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 33,867 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 30,101 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Feb 2013 30,091 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 26,001 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 21,134 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 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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