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HG08 TYO

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

82,426 mi
Last recorded82,426 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 TYO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 82,426 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative no pattern to follow (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative no pattern to follow (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear foot brake readings low 43kg

Nearside hand brake readings are low 43kg

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

hand brake performance near min at 17%

Pass 20 May 2025 78,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2025 78,814 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2024 75,366 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth on the edge (1.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective front detached from system (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))

Fail 24 May 2024 75,366 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth on the edge (1.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective front detached from system (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 70,664 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 10 May 2023 70,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 65,615 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 60,164 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 60,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 56,616 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 56,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 48,168 miles

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

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

Rear both tyres are on about 3mm of tread

Pass 12 Jan 2018 41,594 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 34,611 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 34,611 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 19,358 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls ,, due to age

Pass 26 Jan 2015 16,818 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 16,321 miles

offside rear wheel-bearing slightly noisey

Fail 5 Feb 2014 16,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear wheel-bearing slightly noisey

Pass 11 Feb 2013 15,103 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 12,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 8,945 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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HG08 TYO is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc 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 HG08 TYO, 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 HG08 TYO registered?

HG08 TYO is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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