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ET08 AOP

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

44,925 mi
Last recorded44,925 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET08 AOP
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 44,925 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 44,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated brake hose cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated brake hose cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 41,583 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 41,578 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 39,794 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 36,454 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 35,525 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 35,525 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 32,399 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 32,399 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 29,679 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 29,679 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2015 24,971 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 19,546 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 19,535 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 17,908 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 17,908 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 16,340 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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ET08 AOP is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ET08 AOP, 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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ET08 AOP is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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