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EX08 HNE

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

59,695 mi
Last recorded59,695 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 HNE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 59,695 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2026 59,671 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 54,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 53,072 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 52,505 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Apr 2022 46,599 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 46,598 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2021 45,682 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 44,917 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 44,917 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 42,816 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (size 155.65.R 13) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Wheel alignment recommended.

Pass 19 Sep 2018 40,166 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 37,421 miles

Nearside Rear inner side wall perished

Fail 25 Sep 2017 37,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear inner side wall perished

Pass 19 Sep 2016 34,712 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 32,563 miles

body work damaged to rear tail gate

rear wiper split/worn

nearside rear tyre inner side wall perished+has a serious deep cracks

Fail 23 Sep 2015 32,563 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged from inner side (4.2.A.1a)

body work damaged to rear tail gate

rear wiper split/worn

nearside rear tyre inner side wall perished+has a serious deep cracks

Pass 20 Sep 2014 30,897 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

front exhaust down pipe flexi corroded

nearside rear tyre inner side wall has a serious cracks

Fail 19 Sep 2014 30,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust down pipe flexi corroded

nearside rear tyre inner side wall has a serious cracks

Pass 24 Sep 2013 29,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre from inner side wall has a serious cracks

slight brake bind to both rear wheel

Pass 26 Sep 2012 28,127 miles

****fitted child seat insecured*********** dangerous

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing from the edges+both tyres wearing low

nearside rear tyre inner side wall has a slight cracks

rear wiper blade split/worn

slight brake bind to both rear wheels

Pass 27 Sep 2011 27,126 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing slightly on both edges

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Rear tyres tyres wearing slightly on both edges

Fail 27 Sep 2011 27,126 miles

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

N/S/F tyre wearing slightly on both edges

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Rear tyres tyres wearing slightly on both edges

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 HNE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EX08 HNE, 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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EX08 HNE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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