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WM57 CCU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

36,314 mi
Last recorded36,314 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM57 CCU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 36,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine.. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 35,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 35,568 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 35,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 34,591 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive From Sump Plug. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 34,581 miles

Emissions not tested Due To Bad Engine Misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive From Sump Plug. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 33,858 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 33,858 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 33,089 miles

lower effort offside rear brake

Pass 28 Nov 2018 31,752 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 30,164 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 28,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2015 26,118 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 24,940 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 20,655 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 17,380 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 15,934 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 14,518 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 11,383 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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WM57 CCU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WM57 CCU, 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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WM57 CCU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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