CarVerify

Free Car Check

LO08 CJV

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,086 mi
Last recorded73,086 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationLO08 CJV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
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

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 73,086 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 72,642 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 72,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 71,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 76,790 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 69,009 miles

slight play o/s/f top mounting

Pass 9 Oct 2020 67,376 miles

Nearside Front top strut mounting and offside has slight play

Pass 12 Jun 2019 64,679 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 64,679 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 59,564 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted nsf and both rear wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear brakes uneven 29% (1.2.1 (c))

brake and clutch pedal rubbers wearing

Fail 29 May 2018 59,561 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation 43% (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective ns and os lens deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin RECOMMEND ATTENTION (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively RECOMMEND ATTENTION (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted nsf and osr/nsr wheel damaged and distorted just acceptable RECOMMEND ATTENTION (5.2.2 (c) (i))

brake and clutch pedal rubbers wearing

Pass 26 May 2017 54,279 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake and clutch pedal rubbers wearing

nsr wheel rim damaged and distorted

osr seat belt damaged

Fail 26 May 2017 54,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake and clutch pedal rubbers wearing

nsr wheel rim damaged and distorted

osr seat belt damaged

Pass 31 May 2016 49,071 miles

centre exhaust section repaired with paste recommend attention

front tyres wearing on inner edges slightly/rear wheels damaged and distorted

items removed from drivers view

osr seat belt damaged

Pass 26 May 2015 44,255 miles

nsr wheel rim damaged/distorted

osr seat belt damaged/fraying,nsr seat belt slight damage

rear exhaust section corroding

Fail 26 May 2015 44,253 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsr wheel rim damaged/distorted

osr seat belt damaged/fraying,nsr seat belt slight damage

rear exhaust section corroding

Fail 28 May 2014 38,385 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges,both rear tyres perishing wearing on edges

exhaust corroding,slight leak from front flexable section

nsf wheel rim damaged/distorted

Pass 28 May 2014 38,385 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres wearing on edges,both rear tyres perishing wearing on edges

exhaust corroding,slight leak from front flexable section

nsf wheel rim damaged/distorted

Pass 24 May 2013 31,085 miles

Front Brake Pads low

O/S/R Seatbelt Has Slight Damage

Rear Brake Binding Slightly---Noise When Brakes Are Applied--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Travel Handbrake

Tyre Presures Seem Low

Pass 2 Jun 2012 26,071 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 21,954 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
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

LO08 CJV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc 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 LO08 CJV, 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 LO08 CJV?

You can check the full history of LO08 CJV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LO08 CJV registered?

LO08 CJV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 4 July 2008.

Is LO08 CJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO08 CJV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LO08 CJV 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 LO08 CJV. 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.