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WP08 LBY

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,952 mi
Last recorded58,952 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 LBY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 58,952 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 58,934 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 55,105 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 51,333 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 47,120 miles

rear tyre tread depths getting low

Fail 20 Jan 2020 47,120 miles

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

rear tyre tread depths getting low

Pass 24 Jan 2019 42,780 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 42,766 miles

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

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

nearside tyre tread depth getting low

Pass 20 Jan 2018 35,974 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 30,742 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 29,102 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 20,129 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Aug 2014 16,393 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 13 Aug 2014 16,370 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2013 13,354 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Aug 2012 11,564 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 9,062 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low (155/65 13)

Rear wiper blade split

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 LBY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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