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RE08 XSD

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

24,316 mi
Last recorded24,316 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 XSD
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 24,316 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 23,272 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 23,271 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 21,929 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 20,605 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 20,605 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 19,888 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 19,888 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 19,049 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jun 2019 16,704 miles

Offside Rear slightly low effort/slight binding

Fail 26 Jun 2019 16,704 miles

Offside Rear slightly low effort/slight binding

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets blocked (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 14,773 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 12,563 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 9,636 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 8,628 miles

n/s wiper blade end starting to peel

Fail 18 Sep 2015 8,613 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s wiper blade end starting to peel

Pass 16 Sep 2014 6,952 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 6,952 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 2,159 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 1,943 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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RE08 XSD is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XSD, 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 RE08 XSD registered?

RE08 XSD is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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