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HJ08 UFZ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,039 mi
Last recorded61,039 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 UFZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 61,039 miles

underbody covered all over in underseal

Pass 13 Mar 2025 57,866 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Mar 2025 57,866 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2024 54,050 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 54,037 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 50,025 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 46,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 43,440 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 30 May 2019 38,472 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 32,518 miles

Steering rack damp (two places)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 32,518 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering rack damp (two places)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 26,961 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Small cut to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 10 Mar 2017 26,961 miles

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

Both rear tyres perishing

Small cut to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 24 Mar 2016 20,918 miles

N/s steering rack gaiter damp.

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 17 Mar 2016 20,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear tyres perishing

N/s steering rack gaiter damp.

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 15,564 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 15,327 miles

Offside Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

EML on.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 9,552 miles

EML On

Exhaust starting to badly corrode

N/S/F tyre wearing on outter edge of tread

Small cuts in O/S/F tyre tread

Underside starting to show signs of surface corrosion on various components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 9,168 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 8,551 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brakes Binnding Slighty

Pass 29 Mar 2011 7,938 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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HJ08 UFZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HJ08 UFZ, 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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HJ08 UFZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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