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WX08 LKU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,960 mi
Last recorded26,960 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 LKU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 26,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 26,881 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 24,975 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 23,220 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 21,529 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

accelerator pedal anti-slip provision missing

Fail 13 Jan 2022 21,529 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working bulb replaced (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

accelerator pedal anti-slip provision missing

Pass 21 Jan 2021 20,148 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 20,148 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 18,849 miles

Nearside & Offside rear tyres are slightly perished with the tread & outer shoulders.

Pass 23 Jul 2018 18,184 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 18,184 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 17,200 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 23 Mar 2017 17,200 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Mar 2016 15,527 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 13,877 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 13,877 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 12,547 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 12,547 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 11,275 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 10,049 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 8,344 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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WX08 LKU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WX08 LKU, 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 WX08 LKU registered?

WX08 LKU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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