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OW08 ZFF

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,639 mi
Last recorded49,639 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 ZFF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 49,639 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 48,393 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 38,705 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 38,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 29,683 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 Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 21,532 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 21,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 17,633 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 13,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 11,902 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 10,184 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 8,405 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal at rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 6,412 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding

nearside wiper blade deteriorated but still clearing the screen

slight fluid leak at nearside steering rack

Pass 11 Jun 2014 4,884 miles

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Unable to fully inspect nearside outer sill due plastic cover fitted

Unable to fully inspect offside outer sill due plastic cover fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2014 4,884 miles

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

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Unable to fully inspect nearside outer sill due plastic cover fitted

Unable to fully inspect offside outer sill due plastic cover fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2013 3,708 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 2,717 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 2,011 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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OW08 ZFF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc 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 OW08 ZFF, 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 OW08 ZFF registered?

OW08 ZFF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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