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WJ58 MZW

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,023 mi
Last recorded64,023 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 MZW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 64,023 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 63,117 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 61,541 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 60,828 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 60,126 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 59,680 miles

BOTH TRACK ROD END BOOTS SPLITTING - N/S LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT SPLITTING - N/S/R SHOCK TOP BUSH WORN

Pass 5 Apr 2019 54,778 miles

cracks in o/s/r tyre

front brake discs corroded & pitted

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2019 54,767 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

cracks in o/s/r tyre

front brake discs corroded & pitted

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2018 50,535 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 50,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 30 Mar 2017 45,552 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 45,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 42,875 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 42,873 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2014 41,929 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 41,899 miles

Oil leak

battery warning light on

exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Fail 9 Sep 2014 41,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

battery warning light on

exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Pass 21 Aug 2013 34,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 27,093 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 19,543 miles

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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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WJ58 MZW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ58 MZW, 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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WJ58 MZW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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