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RE08 XRW

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,078 mi
Last recorded95,078 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 XRW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 95,078 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 93,786 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 90,706 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 88,654 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2015 79,457 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2015 79,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2014 65,305 miles

1 exhaust hangar corroded away from exhaust but system still supported

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r 155/65/13 tyre close to limit

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 23 May 2014 65,305 miles

1 exhaust hangar corroded away from exhaust but system still supported

n/s/r 155/65/13 tyre close to limit

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jun 2013 53,236 miles

Slight play in o/s/f road wheel: advise new steering rack arm

Fail 8 Jun 2013 53,168 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Slight play in o/s/f road wheel: advise new steering rack arm

Pass 26 Jun 2012 42,469 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 42,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 27,761 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 27,558 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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RE08 XRW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RE08 XRW, 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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RE08 XRW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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