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EA08 EUY

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

72,892 mi
Last recorded72,892 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 EUY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 72,892 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Handbrake travel

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 70,606 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted slight dent on outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front seat belt slow retracting

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 65,352 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2024 65,173 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 59,270 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 59,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 53,707 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 53,707 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 48,082 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 48,082 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 41,960 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 40,572 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 20 Mar 2018 40,572 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 38,069 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 38,069 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 34,801 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 34,801 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 30,804 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 30,804 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 26,294 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 22,480 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 18,559 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 13,727 miles

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

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 EUY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 EUY, 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 EUY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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