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SB08 VUH

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,381 mi
Last recorded58,381 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 VUH
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 58,381 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 58,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 53,631 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 50,452 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 48,549 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 47,288 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 46,195 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Apr 2021 46,192 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jun 2019 44,834 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 44,828 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 37,631 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 34,450 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 32,365 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 32,361 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 32,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 May 2014 23,633 miles

offside front tyre very low on edges

Fail 19 May 2014 23,631 miles

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

offside front tyre very low on edges

Pass 20 May 2013 20,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 14,438 miles

nsf (and osf)tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 9 May 2011 10,189 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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SB08 VUH is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB08 VUH, 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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SB08 VUH is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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