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WN58 RFL

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,320 mi
Last recorded66,320 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN58 RFL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 66,320 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 66,320 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective both o/s n/s (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust flexi

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 64,651 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi

Fail 14 Jan 2025 64,651 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi

Pass 1 Feb 2024 63,559 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 63,555 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp With side lights on (4.3.3 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 63,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 63,144 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 62,944 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 62,932 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 59,902 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 59,902 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 54,832 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

hand brake travel

Fail 2 Jul 2020

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least four more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

hand brake travel

Pass 8 Jul 2019 49,524 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 49,524 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 44,082 miles

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 44,082 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 38,472 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 38,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 32,227 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 32,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Mount broken (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 28,987 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 24,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 20,794 miles

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2013 20,793 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2012 16,740 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 12,294 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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WN58 RFL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WN58 RFL, 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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WN58 RFL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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