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WM08 XMS

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,384 mi
Last recorded22,384 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 XMS
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 22,384 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2026 22,384 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 20,606 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 20,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 19,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 18,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 18,449 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 18,047 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 18,018 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 17,914 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 17,771 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 17,482 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 17,245 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 16,916 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 16,624 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 15,702 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 15,070 miles

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 6 Jul 2011 14,280 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 XMS is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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