CarVerify

Free Car Check

LL08 VUX

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

50,053 mi
Last recorded50,053 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Chevrolet
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 VUX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 50,053 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank strap corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 50,053 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 Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank strap corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 48,776 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both headlamps in poor condition.

Fail 7 Jul 2023 48,776 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both headlamps in poor condition.

Pass 8 Jul 2022 47,074 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 47,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 45,035 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 45,035 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 43,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both headlamps poor condition

Pass 9 Jul 2019 42,483 miles

Exhaust mounting defective hanging bracket broken front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 40,619 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 40,612 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre seat belt (7.1.2 (d))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 38,980 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r+centre ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

bonnet safety catch seizing

front brakes slight bind

front suspension arms surface corrosion

n/s/f brake pipe starting corrosion

rear top shock bushes play

Fail 8 Jul 2017 38,980 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r+centre ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

bonnet safety catch seizing

front brakes slight bind

front suspension arms surface corrosion

n/s/f brake pipe starting corrosion

rear top shock bushes play

Pass 4 Jul 2016 37,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre severely perished

Offside Front Tyre severely perished

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 35,738 miles

both front tyres have cracks in tread

Fail 1 Jul 2015 35,738 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres have cracks in tread

Pass 2 Jul 2014 34,220 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 34,219 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2013 32,131 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 32,098 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 30,464 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2011 28,538 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 28,538 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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
Full Chevrolet Matiz reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LL08 VUX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LL08 VUX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LL08 VUX?

You can check the full history of LL08 VUX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LL08 VUX registered?

LL08 VUX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 June 2008.

Is LL08 VUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL08 VUX shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LL08 VUX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LL08 VUX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.