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WK08 VZO

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

35,941 mi
Last recorded35,941 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 VZO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 35,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

parking brake lever has low reserve travel

Pass 4 Nov 2022 27,854 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 27,854 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 21,146 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 21,144 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not functioning (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 17,343 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting close to wear indicators

Offside Front tyre tread close to wear indicators

Position lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 17,343 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting close to wear indicators

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre tread close to wear indicators

Position lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 15,496 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade wrong size hitting body

Fail 1 Sep 2018 15,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade wrong size hitting body

Pass 5 Sep 2017 11,883 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 8,675 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 7,830 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 7,142 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 6,516 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 6,512 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 5,724 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 1 Mar 2011 5,479 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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WK08 VZO is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WK08 VZO, 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 WK08 VZO registered?

WK08 VZO is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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