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WU58 UXJ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,710 mi
Last recorded104,710 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 UXJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 104,710 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 97,053 miles

both front suspension top mounts have movement

Fail 2 Nov 2021 97,050 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

both front suspension top mounts have movement

Pass 2 Nov 2020 90,417 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2019 84,505 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 84,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 76,479 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 76,479 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155 65 13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre badly perrished

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 67,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush in lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 67,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush in lower arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 59,516 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 59,483 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 50,183 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 50,183 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 43,265 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 34,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 34,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 26,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 16,735 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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WU58 UXJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc 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 WU58 UXJ, 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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What year was WU58 UXJ registered?

WU58 UXJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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