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HX08 UBK

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,516 mi
Last recorded23,516 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX08 UBK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 23,516 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))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 23,516 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))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 21,566 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 17,565 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 17,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 15,696 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 15,696 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 14,269 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 12,568 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 12,004 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished outer wall

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 11,404 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 11,404 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 10,803 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 9,970 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 8,773 miles

o/s steering track rod slighty play

o/s/r valve tube slighty crack

Fail 7 Jul 2014 7,909 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 7,909 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 7,043 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 5,583 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 4,098 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 UBK is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UBK, 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 UBK registered?

HX08 UBK is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 August 2008.

Is HX08 UBK safe to buy?

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