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CX08 VCG

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

37,789 mi
Last recorded37,789 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 VCG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 37,789 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 34,077 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 25,945 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 20,269 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2023 20,269 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 14,382 miles

Exhaust flexible pipe is in poor condition.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 14,382 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 61% o/s weak. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 67% n/s weak. (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexible pipe is in poor condition.

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 9,289 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 9,230 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension very dry and rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2019 9,222 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 9,103 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underbody getting dry and rusty.

Pass 23 Feb 2017 9,052 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 8,645 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 8,645 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 7,879 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 7,185 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 6,002 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 4,769 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 3,518 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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CX08 VCG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Green with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CX08 VCG, 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 CX08 VCG registered?

CX08 VCG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is CX08 VCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX08 VCG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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