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EX08 HMV

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,756 mi
Last recorded27,756 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 HMV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 27,756 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 24,122 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Nov 2024 24,108 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working washer bottle split (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2023 20,804 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 17,898 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 17,898 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2021 15,642 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 13,765 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 13,011 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 13,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 11,733 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 11,732 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 11,110 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 11,110 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 10,591 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 8,023 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 6,592 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 5,765 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 4,383 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 3,193 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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EX08 HMV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX08 HMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EX08 HMV?

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What year was EX08 HMV registered?

EX08 HMV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 8 August 2008.

Is EX08 HMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 HMV shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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