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CE08 JSY

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,942 mi
Last recorded99,942 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 JSY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 99,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 97,845 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 95,494 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 95,493 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 92,010 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 88,141 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 84,190 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 82,295 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 78,703 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 78,702 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 74,615 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 70,811 miles

slight play in steering rack on the os and ns

Fail 13 Feb 2017 70,811 miles

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

slight play in steering rack on the os and ns

Pass 18 Feb 2016 64,375 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 64,375 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 57,820 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 57,820 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise slight brake bind on the nearside rear brake further investigation needed

Pass 5 Mar 2014 51,441 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 51,441 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 45,336 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 36,468 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 26,286 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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CE08 JSY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CE08 JSY, 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 CE08 JSY registered?

CE08 JSY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is CE08 JSY safe to buy?

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