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EU08 PHF

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

68,929 mi
Last recorded68,929 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 PHF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 68,929 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2024 67,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 66,140 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 65,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 64,092 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 62,281 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 62,281 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 61,073 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 58,788 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 58,788 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 55,780 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 55,780 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 53,793 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 53,793 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported downpipe bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 51,287 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 51,287 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 49,122 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 49,121 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 46,019 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 46,019 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 42,295 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 37,654 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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EU08 PHF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EU08 PHF, 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 EU08 PHF registered?

EU08 PHF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is EU08 PHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU08 PHF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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