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EA08 CVM

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

50,292 mi
Last recorded50,292 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 CVM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2026 50,292 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 42,929 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 38,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discoloured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Os front outer cv boot has a pin hole

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both upper bushes are soft (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle is very corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2024 38,085 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Switch has fallen in dash (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discoloured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Os front outer cv boot has a pin hole

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both upper bushes are soft (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle is very corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2023 34,079 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 30,876 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock absorbers upper bushes cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Rear sub-frame corroded

Slight brake imbalance across Axle Front

Slight brake imbalance across axle Rear

Fail 25 Mar 2022 30,876 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock absorbers upper bushes cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Rear sub-frame corroded

Slight brake imbalance across Axle Front

Slight brake imbalance across axle Rear

Pass 1 Apr 2021 27,781 miles

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

front exhaust hanging bracket broken

Pass 4 Apr 2020 26,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

under side slight corrosion from front to rear

Fail 2 Apr 2020 26,067 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

under side slight corrosion from front to rear

Pass 2 Sep 2017 25,055 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 20,602 miles

rear tyres showing signs of age related wear

Fail 31 Mar 2016 20,602 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear tyres showing signs of age related wear

Fail 27 Apr 2015 20,592 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 27 Apr 2015 20,592 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 Apr 2014 20,455 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 3 Apr 2014 20,455 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2013 19,981 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 19,162 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 17,748 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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EA08 CVM is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CVM, 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 CVM is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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