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MK08 OAG

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,698 mi
Last recorded34,698 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 OAG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 34,698 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 29,300 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 21,401 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 19,254 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 17,089 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 16,967 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 16,759 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 16,216 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 15,745 miles

Nearside Front abs reductor ring cracked

Fail 26 Jul 2018 15,745 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component leaking rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front abs reductor ring cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2017 14,757 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 14,757 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 13,027 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 13,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear suspect wheel cylinder sticking slightly

Pass 14 Jul 2015 11,246 miles

all four tyres cracking badly on the shoulders

suspect nearside rear wheel cyclinder slightly sticking

Pass 22 Jul 2014 9,974 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres perished and cracking on shoulders

Fail 21 Jul 2014 9,974 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front and offside front tyres perished and cracking on shoulders

Pass 29 Jul 2013 8,641 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 7,477 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 5,704 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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MK08 OAG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MK08 OAG, 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 MK08 OAG registered?

MK08 OAG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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