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CE08 JTX

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

43,938 mi
Last recorded43,938 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 JTX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 43,938 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main metal brake pipes slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 40,846 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both O/S & N/S main metal brake pipes slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 40,843 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both O/S & N/S main metal brake pipes slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 38,132 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting corroded.

Pass 9 Dec 2022 35,089 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main metal brake pipes slightly corroded at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 35,048 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both O/S & N/S rear shock absorber bushes worn. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 32,188 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main metal brake pipes slightly corroded at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 28,559 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 24,335 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 24,260 miles

Central exhaust bracket corroded.

Pass 31 Jul 2017 24,044 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 23,582 miles

Slight oil leak from engine area.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 23,090 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 22,339 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 22,339 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 20,979 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 15,566 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 9,957 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 9,957 miles

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

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

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

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 JTX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JTX, 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 JTX registered?

CE08 JTX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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