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DS08 XRU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,070 mi
Last recorded83,070 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 XRU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 83,070 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front to Rear under sill spray apply

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 83,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner And Outer Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner And Outer Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 54,805 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 54,783 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 43,119 miles

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2022 43,041 miles

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

under body corrosion

Fail 5 Apr 2022 43,041 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under body corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2021 42,880 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 42,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

fan belt missing

Pass 19 Jan 2021 41,184 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 41,179 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 39,571 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 38,737 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 38,732 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to N/S rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to O/S rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring broken (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 37,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Rear top (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 36,691 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both (2.7.4)

Rear tyre rubber perishing

Fail 24 Jan 2017 36,685 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Both front (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working inoperative when sidelights on (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both (2.7.4)

Rear tyre rubber perishing

Pass 25 Jan 2016 35,005 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 34,976 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 29,214 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 29,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 23,405 miles

front brake imbalance at 24%

Fail 18 Dec 2012 23,360 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 15,679 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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DS08 XRU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DS08 XRU, 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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DS08 XRU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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