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HD08 HVH

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

61,370 mi
Last recorded61,370 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 HVH
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 61,370 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 61,353 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 53,451 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 53,451 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 45,506 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 45,506 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Nov 2022 36,753 miles

Both front top mounts rough in rotation, offside severely

Fail 4 Nov 2022 36,752 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Both front top mounts rough in rotation, offside severely

Pass 3 Nov 2021 28,329 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 22,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Under-body panels fitted

Pass 14 May 2019 14,810 miles

under-body panels fitted

Fail 14 May 2019 14,807 miles

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

under-body panels fitted

Pass 15 May 2018 12,994 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 11,713 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 May 2016 10,749 miles

all tyres perishing in sidewalls

obstruction removed

Pass 20 May 2015 9,576 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 8,935 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f x o/s/f x n/s/r tyres walls starting to perish

Pass 7 Jul 2014 8,935 miles

n/s/f x o/s/f x n/s/r tyres walls starting to perish

Pass 3 Jul 2013 7,570 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 7,570 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 6,467 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 5,417 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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HD08 HVH is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc 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 HD08 HVH, 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 HD08 HVH registered?

HD08 HVH is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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