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HX08 TGO

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

57,171 mi
Last recorded57,171 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX08 TGO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 57,171 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 57,170 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Bottom mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 52,657 miles

Front tyre pressures look low.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil & knocking over bumps ? suspect could be in shock. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 52,657 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Front tyre pressures look low.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil & knocking over bumps ? suspect could be in shock. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 46,556 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 24 Jan 2024 46,537 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed lambda too high, due to major exhaust leak. not worth continuing emissions test. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust badly corroded & holed/ cracked/ splitting around front flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated brake drum wet/ leaking! contaminated with fluid. (1.1.14 (b))

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))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to limits. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 42,741 miles

Front Flexi deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 38,371 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 34,485 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front head lamp lenses are cloudy/oxidised but this is not yet affecting beam image adversely (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both off side rear and near side rear webbing slight damage (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock absorber top bushes are worn/have some play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 28,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective head lamp lens oxidised/cloudy and beginning to affect beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 28,902 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective head lamp lens oxidised/cloudy and beginning to affect beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake wheel cylinder leaking

Pass 9 Jul 2018 23,823 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 23,364 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 21,742 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 19,966 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 17,991 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 15,707 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 13,767 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 11,790 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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HX08 TGO is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HX08 TGO, 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 HX08 TGO registered?

HX08 TGO is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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