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EY08 OTT

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,497 mi
Last recorded81,497 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 OTT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 81,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 79,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 74,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 67,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 63,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

play evident within steering system poss rack

Fail 11 Feb 2022 63,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective scratched (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

play evident within steering system poss rack

Pass 17 Dec 2020 59,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 55,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 51,991 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 47,643 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 42,497 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 39,861 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 35,667 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 28,534 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 28,534 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 23,695 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 17,484 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 17,484 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EY08 OTT is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EY08 OTT, 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

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What year was EY08 OTT registered?

EY08 OTT is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is EY08 OTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY08 OTT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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