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SB08 XXF

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,646 mi
Last recorded76,646 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 XXF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2026 76,646 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Inner Sills corroded

Lower General under body corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2025 73,981 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 73,978 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 69,913 miles

General under body corrosion

Fail 29 Feb 2024 69,913 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

General under body corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2023 65,102 miles

NSR + OSR outer sills corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2023 65,102 miles

NSR + OSR outer sills corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 60,521 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 56,877 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 54,639 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 54,636 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 49,222 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 43,884 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 37,687 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 30,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2015 23,162 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2014 16,472 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 16,469 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 16,307 miles

nearside gearbox oil seal leaking

Pass 15 Jul 2011 15,995 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2011 15,995 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

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 XXF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SB08 XXF, 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 XXF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 19 August 2008.

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