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EA08 CVK

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,614 mi
Last recorded94,614 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 CVK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2026 94,614 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill covered in sealant

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

Fail 15 Feb 2026 94,614 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill covered in sealant

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 78,293 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 78,293 miles

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

Rear Road wheel fixing missing both side (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 78,197 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear outer door handle defective, door can still be opened

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 69,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 68,178 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 68,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 66,684 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Feb 2022 66,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Feb 2021 64,638 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jul 2019 59,120 miles

Exhaust mounting defective near flexi, also flexi loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine sump corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2018 51,845 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 43,613 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust hanger broken (system still supported)

rear tyres cracked/perished

Fail 18 Jul 2017 43,613 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust hanger broken (system still supported)

rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 15 Jul 2016 39,002 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 37,009 miles

All tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 37,009 miles

All tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 35,774 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 33,105 miles

All tyre pressures appear to be low

o/s/f and o/s/r road wheel inner rims damaged (this may prove to be dangerous)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 33,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

All tyre pressures appear to be low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil level very low (not showing on dipstick)

o/s/f and o/s/r road wheel inner rims damaged (this may prove to be dangerous)

Pass 14 May 2012 29,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 21 Apr 2011 18,626 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 18,626 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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EA08 CVK is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue 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 EA08 CVK, 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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EA08 CVK is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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