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WM08 BZS

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,906 mi
Last recorded78,906 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 BZS
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 78,906 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 78,904 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 76,329 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 76,327 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 74,100 miles

front exhaust mount corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2014 72,070 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 69,929 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 69,929 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 29 Jun 2011 49,943 miles

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

all four tyres worn close to limit

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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WM08 BZS is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WM08 BZS, 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 WM08 BZS registered?

WM08 BZS is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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The MOT history for WM08 BZS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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