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AB08 WFK

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,008 mi
Last recorded95,008 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 WFK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 95,008 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes in and out of rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears just on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 90,003 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 84,986 miles

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

Pass 29 Mar 2021 80,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 76,204 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 69,442 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 62,867 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 57,201 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 54,137 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 May 2016 54,137 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jun 2015 49,337 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to check operation of rear seat belts

Fail 2 Jun 2015 49,337 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

unable to check operation of rear seat belts

Pass 3 Jun 2014 44,857 miles

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

rear seats are folded down and area is loaded ,not allowing a full inspection

slight exhaust blow from the e.g.r. valve gasket

Pass 6 Jun 2013 41,593 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 36,963 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 36,924 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 31,719 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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AB08 WFK 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 82.4%.

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 AB08 WFK, 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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AB08 WFK is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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