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MW08 VRV

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,633 mi
Last recorded76,633 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 VRV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 76,633 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 75,727 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 75,654 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s outer sill coroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s outer sill coroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 72,960 miles

n/s rear outer sill coroding

o/s rear outer sill coroding

Pass 30 Sep 2022 69,513 miles

n/s outer sill coroding

o/s outer sill coroding

Fail 27 Sep 2022 69,444 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s outer sill coroding

o/s outer sill coroding

Pass 28 Sep 2021 65,212 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 65,155 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush o/s rear (5.3.2 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 61,775 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 58,908 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Oct 2018 54,985 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 50,441 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 46,015 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Slight weep of fluid from steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 46,013 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Slight weep of fluid from steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 42,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.54 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 39,301 miles

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 1 Oct 2013 34,960 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 29,162 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 23,647 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 22,591 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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MW08 VRV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver 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 MW08 VRV, 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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MW08 VRV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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