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EF08 OPJ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,377 mi
Last recorded84,377 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 OPJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 84,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 80,460 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 76,266 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 76,266 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced x2 headlight lenses clouded (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

header tank split/cracked

Pass 16 May 2023 73,376 miles

Both headlamp lens fading.

Dog bone engine/gearbox mounting rubber split.

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

Fail 15 May 2023 73,376 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Both headlamp lens fading.

Dog bone engine/gearbox mounting rubber split.

Nearside Front Top mounting has slight movement.

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

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

Fail 5 May 2023 73,350 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 69,822 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 69,822 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 66,766 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 66,766 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 64,803 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 60,772 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 55,371 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 49,434 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 43,997 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 38,294 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 32,345 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 26,229 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 20,823 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 13,779 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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EF08 OPJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 EF08 OPJ, 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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What year was EF08 OPJ registered?

EF08 OPJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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