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WP08 LCT

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,939 mi
Last recorded87,939 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 LCT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 87,939 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 87,937 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 79,766 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated stiff (3.1 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounts both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy wear and heavily scored on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 79,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn also has split boot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring incomplete (1.6 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated stiff (3.1 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounts both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy wear and heavily scored on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 69,366 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front mount not supporting exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 69,365 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective front mount not supporting exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 60,498 miles

Front exauhst mount broken

Offside Rear Upper bush worn

Fail 31 May 2018 60,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front exauhst mount broken

Offside Rear Upper bush worn

Pass 25 May 2017 51,750 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 45,038 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 45,038 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 May 2015 39,876 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 30,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 May 2014 30,580 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2013 24,246 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 18,568 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 13,624 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

osf wiper blade split

slight movement osf steering tie rod

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 LCT is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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