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MK08 VJE

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,716 mi
Last recorded22,716 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 VJE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 22,716 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 21,898 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 20,504 miles

Nearside Front ABS ring damaged but not excessively.

Offside Front ABS ring damaged but not excessively.

Fail 5 Oct 2023 20,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 19,120 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 17,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 17,045 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 15,915 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 14,290 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 12,306 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 11,451 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 9,618 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 8,850 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 8,849 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

rear brakes binding on slightly

Pass 13 May 2014 7,817 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 6,526 miles

nsf seat belt frayed on edges

Pass 5 Mar 2012 4,949 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 3,571 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 VJE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VJE, 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 VJE registered?

MK08 VJE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is MK08 VJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK08 VJE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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