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2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,195 mi
Last recorded87,195 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 LBL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2023 87,195 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine & gearbox lower stabiliser dog bone shape! (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 82,673 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 78,220 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 73,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 69,261 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 69,261 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 63,815 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 58,595 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 58,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 52,651 miles

both front tyres and offside rear tyre 2-3mm

offside front tyre has a puncture in inner shoulder

Pass 9 Jul 2015 47,142 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre perishing and getting close to limit

Fail 9 Jul 2015 47,142 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre perishing and getting close to limit

Pass 16 Jul 2014 41,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2014 41,762 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2013 36,170 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front tyre close to legal limit on inner edge (155/65/R13 73T)

nearside rear wheel has a sligh brake bind

Fail 15 Jul 2013 36,170 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front tyre close to legal limit on inner edge (155/65/R13 73T)

nearside rear wheel has a sligh brake bind

Pass 16 Jul 2012 30,921 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 30,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 28 May 2011 27,131 miles

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)

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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WP08 LBL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 WP08 LBL, 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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WP08 LBL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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