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EU08 SWO

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

34,714 mi
Last recorded34,714 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 SWO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2026 34,714 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2025 33,981 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 33,981 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 33,299 miles

Front flexi worn

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 32,881 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 32,369 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 32,369 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 31,702 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 29,587 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 29,587 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 26,581 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 25,852 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 5 Sep 2018 25,815 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 14 Sep 2017 24,019 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 23,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 22,791 miles

Both rear wheels binding slightly

Fail 30 Aug 2016 22,791 miles

Both rear wheels binding slightly

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 20,617 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 20,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 18,581 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner and outer edges & starting to get low on tread

front exhaust flexi pipe corroded and deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2013 16,263 miles

rear brake inspection

Pass 1 Aug 2012 13,904 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 11,125 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 SWO 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 EU08 SWO, 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 SWO registered?

EU08 SWO is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is EU08 SWO safe to buy?

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