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ML08 MUE

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

28,120 mi
Last recorded28,120 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 MUE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 28,120 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corner brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlight cloudy ** will require attention ** (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower antiroll bar /track control arm bush split, slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower antiroll bar /track control arm bush split, slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes have movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear rear wiper split

Fail 20 Mar 2026 28,119 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush split and separated from arm (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated rough and play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush split and separated from arm (5.3.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corner brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlight cloudy ** will require attention ** (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower antiroll bar /track control arm bush split, slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower antiroll bar /track control arm bush split, slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy noisy ** advise change ** (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes have movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear rear wiper split

Pass 25 Mar 2025 27,350 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 27,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2024 26,412 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 25,867 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 25,376 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 24,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 23,981 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 23,628 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Mar 2018 23,311 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 23,027 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 22,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2015 21,647 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 21,628 miles

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

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)

exhaust flexi deteriorated and hanger snapped

Pass 16 May 2014 19,530 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 19,530 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 16,843 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 16,843 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 13,850 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 10,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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ML08 MUE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ML08 MUE, 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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ML08 MUE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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