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WK08 VZZ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

76,792 mi
Last recorded76,792 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 VZZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2024 76,792 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin EGR Leaking? (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides - lenses cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both sides - reluctor rings corroded (1.6 (e))

Fuel filter heavily corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides - sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2023 72,391 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 72,382 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 71,209 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 71,206 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top strut mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 69,874 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SEVERAL PIPES CORRODED . (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN SMOOTH ISH ON INNER EDGES ,(TRACKING ? ) . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front backplate missing

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

fuel filter very rusty

Fail 9 Jun 2021 69,872 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front backplate missing

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

fuel filter very rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2020 68,539 miles

Front brake disc backplates rusty

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

fuel filter very rusty

general underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2019 66,602 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 65,860 miles

Nearside Rear brake bind

Offside Front brake bind

Fail 26 Nov 2018 65,859 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear brake bind

Offside Front brake bind

Pass 23 Nov 2017 62,617 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 58,510 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 49,040 miles

fuel tank straps corroding

Pass 3 Dec 2014 41,408 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 41,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 34,253 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls perrished

Fail 10 Dec 2013 34,249 miles

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

Both rear tyre sidewalls perrished

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 27,029 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 27,021 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 22,427 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 22,421 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VZZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VZZ, 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 VZZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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