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MK08 VHW

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,630 mi
Last recorded64,630 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 VHW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 64,630 miles

Reverse light inoperative

Fail 15 May 2025 64,598 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure Corroded/loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Reverse light inoperative

Pass 16 May 2024 63,240 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 63,239 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 62,152 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 54,675 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 54,675 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 50,218 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 50,218 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexible coupling (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 49,236 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 47,204 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 47,204 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 44,589 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 41,555 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 37,741 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 37,741 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 34,142 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 30,366 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 30,366 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 26,152 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 26,152 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 21,949 miles

rear wiper blade badly worn

Fail 16 Feb 2012 21,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear wiper blade badly worn

Pass 17 Jan 2011 17,091 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 VHW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MK08 VHW, 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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MK08 VHW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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