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WK08 VZS

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

62,703 mi
Last recorded62,703 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 VZS
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 62,703 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 62,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 38,350 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front door handle sticking

Fail 28 Nov 2019 38,349 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front door handle sticking

Pass 30 Apr 2018 36,988 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre bold on outer edge

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 36,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken (3.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre bold on outer edge

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 May 2017 35,730 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Oil leak sump porous ()

Offside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel slight bind

Fail 10 May 2017 35,712 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Oil leak sump porous ()

Offside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel slight bind

Pass 4 May 2016 33,639 miles

Front exhaust support bracket broken

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Driveshaft steel/rubber damper deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 May 2016 33,629 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust blowing at flexible joint area (7.1.2)

Front exhaust support bracket broken

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Driveshaft steel/rubber damper deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 31,090 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 27,858 miles

sump corroded and leaking oil

Fail 24 Apr 2014 27,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

sump corroded and leaking oil

Pass 29 Apr 2013 24,810 miles

offside rear brake noisey when applied

Fail 29 Apr 2013 24,810 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear brake noisey when applied

Pass 9 May 2012 21,796 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 15,329 miles

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

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 VZS is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VZS, 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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WK08 VZS is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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