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HJ08 UGA

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

74,273 mi
Last recorded74,273 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 UGA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 74,273 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 71,823 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 70,630 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 68,829 miles

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 25 May 2022 66,093 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 64,703 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 62,932 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 59,843 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 56,553 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 52,726 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 49,318 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 45,439 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 42,032 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 38,827 miles

both rear brakes are binding slightly

both rear tyres are wearing bald inner and outer edges

front wiper blades are smeary

rear brake application is slightly un-even

Pass 10 Apr 2012 35,171 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 35,171 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 29,730 miles

front tyres and n/s/r tyre worn on 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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HJ08 UGA is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 UGA, 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 HJ08 UGA registered?

HJ08 UGA is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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