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NL08 VUM

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,159 mi
Last recorded46,159 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 VUM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 46,159 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Feb 2025 46,159 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2024 41,301 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 41,289 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 39,666 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases [slight leak at flexy joint] (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive [sump corroded] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive [slight corrosion to wheel arch]. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 38,382 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 37,177 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [ slightly perished ]. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 36,418 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 34,975 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 33,384 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 31,050 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 31,023 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 29,293 miles

Front brake pipes rusted.

Offside rear brake performance low.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 27,578 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edge of tread.

Rear metal brake pipes rusted.

Pass 6 Mar 2014 25,138 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 25,110 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust front bracket detached.

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Fuel filter rusted.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 21,606 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front support dedteriorated

fuel filter corroded

near side rear tyre cut inner shoulder

off side rear brake bind slight

Pass 14 Mar 2012 18,133 miles

Front tyres wearing low on edges.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 14,008 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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NL08 VUM is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NL08 VUM, 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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NL08 VUM is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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