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WV58 WVM

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

79,895 mi
Last recorded79,895 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 WVM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2023 79,895 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Close to excessive leak! (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Reversing light not working

Fail 9 Feb 2023 78,926 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing Blade hanging from arm (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working Fog light has been damaged and is fitted using cable ties but has no bulb fitted and no bulb holder or wiring harness apparent (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bush is perishing and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 73,494 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 73,494 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 69,072 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 68,985 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 65,064 miles

Front exhaust flexi rusty

Oil leak

Play in rack

Sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2020 65,063 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi rusty

Oil leak

Play in rack

Sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2019 60,561 miles

front exhaust section rusty

n/s rear axle bush perished

Pass 2 Feb 2018 57,009 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 50,489 miles

Play in rack

Sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2016 42,462 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2016 42,462 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2015 34,530 miles

Nearside front & nearside rear tyres worn

Offside rear tyre worn & perished

Sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2014 28,799 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 21,639 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 11,466 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 11,466 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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WV58 WVM is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Green with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WV58 WVM, 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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WV58 WVM is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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