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WM08 RLX

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

49,768 mi
Last recorded49,768 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 RLX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 49,768 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 48,529 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 48,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 47,090 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 47,010 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn REAR AXEL BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 43,023 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 43,023 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2017 41,571 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 41,571 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 39,753 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65/13 2mm low reserve (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 39,753 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65/13 2mm low reserve (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 37,973 miles

Child seat fitted

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 34,099 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 30,566 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 25,624 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear wiper blade split

Fail 6 Aug 2012 25,624 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Jul 2011 20,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 RLX 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 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 RLX, 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 RLX registered?

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

Is WM08 RLX safe to buy?

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