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WM08 XMF

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

75,796 mi
Last recorded75,796 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 XMF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 75,796 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2026 75,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 74,171 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 74,171 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 73,645 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 73,645 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 72,611 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 72,611 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 71,430 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 70,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 69,944 miles

Both front tyres slightly cracked on side walls

Exhaust flexible part slightly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2019 69,330 miles

Both front top strut top mountings slightly worn

Front wiper blade is slightly worn

Fail 19 Sep 2019 69,330 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Both front top strut top mountings slightly worn

Front wiper blade is slightly worn

Pass 19 Sep 2018 68,618 miles

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 18 Sep 2018 68,618 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 24 Jul 2017 67,818 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 67,818 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 63,580 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAKS; various

EXHAUST BRACKET; broken> middle pipe

TYRE; cracks & splits appearing within it's tread> offside rear

Fail 11 Aug 2016 63,558 miles

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

ENGINE OIL LEAKS; various

EXHAUST BRACKET; broken> middle pipe

TYRE; cracks & splits appearing within it's tread> offside rear

Pass 21 Aug 2015 57,940 miles

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

oil leaks

Fail 15 Aug 2015 57,940 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not tested

oil leaks

Fail 23 Aug 2014 53,082 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

offside rear brake slight bind unable to fully inspect the wheel bearing.

Pass 23 Aug 2014 53,082 miles

engine oil leak

offside rear brake slight bind unable to fully inspect the wheel bearing.

Pass 18 Aug 2013 49,191 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2013 49,191 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2012 43,896 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 36,457 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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 XMF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 XMF, 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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WM08 XMF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 August 2008.

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