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E19 RPS

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,440 mi
Last recorded58,440 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE19 RPS
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 58,440 miles

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

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

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources light is dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing inner edge

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 55,068 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 50,991 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 47,788 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 47,767 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 40,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlight slightly insecure.

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 34,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlight slightly insecure.

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 34,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlight slightly insecure.

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 33,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 31,472 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 29,892 miles

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

Front Exhausts mountain deteriorated.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 26,056 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 23,660 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 22,334 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 15,841 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 12,974 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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E19 RPS is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 E19 RPS, 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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E19 RPS is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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