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WM08 RKZ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

16,701 mi
Last recorded16,701 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 RKZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 16,701 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 11,767 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 11,761 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 11,749 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 10,900 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slightly buckled! (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear tyres are cracked/perished! (2008 date code)

Fail 22 Jul 2019 10,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lense requires cleaning/polishing! (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slightly buckled! (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

both front headlamp lenses require cleaning/polishing

both rear tyres are cracked/perished! (2008 date code)

Pass 18 Jul 2018 9,435 miles

both rear tyres are cracked/perished (2008 date code)

rear wiper blade is split!

Fail 18 Jul 2018 9,435 miles

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

both rear tyres are cracked/perished (2008 date code)

rear wiper blade is split!

Pass 21 Jul 2017 8,828 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim slightly buckled on inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

all 4 tyres have a 2008 date code! (starting to crack/perish)

both front tyres are badly scrubbed on outer sidewalls!

offside front wiper blade is starting to split!

rear brakes are noisy/squeaky in operation

Pass 25 Jul 2016 8,080 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 7,276 miles

O/S/F Tyre perished

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 6,592 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 6,592 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 6,035 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 4,383 miles

slight damage to nearside front inner wheel rim,[dented]

Fail 15 Jul 2011 3,117 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 3,117 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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WM08 RKZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RKZ, 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 RKZ registered?

WM08 RKZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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