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WM08 XMR

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,048 mi
Last recorded52,048 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 XMR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 52,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 44,585 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 44,585 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 37,778 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 37,778 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 37,754 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring broken (1.6 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe blowing also bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 36,175 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 36,127 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front exhaust mounting broken but still adequately supported

fuel filter heavily corroded

oil leak from sump but not excessive

Pass 10 Aug 2018 34,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall starting to split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 32,362 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 32,351 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 30,041 miles

n/s/rear & o/s/rear tyres starting to crack but no wire or cords exposed yet

slight brake bind nearside rear

Fail 7 Jul 2016 30,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/rear & o/s/rear tyres starting to crack but no wire or cords exposed yet

slight brake bind nearside rear

Pass 28 May 2015 27,320 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 25,651 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 25,651 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2013 22,895 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 19,220 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 13,788 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 13,788 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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 XMR is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XMR, 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 XMR is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 August 2008.

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