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SD08 NSF

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,920 mi
Last recorded28,920 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 NSF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 28,920 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 28,210 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 27,587 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 26,714 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 26,711 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 25,762 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 23,833 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 22,325 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 20,749 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 19,559 miles

both front tyre inner /outer edges worn

Fail 4 Jan 2018 19,559 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyre inner /outer edges worn

Pass 6 Jan 2017 17,715 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 15,789 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 15,789 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven n/s slow (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 13,414 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 13,413 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 11,846 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 10,652 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 9,504 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 8,002 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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SD08 NSF 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 80%.

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 SD08 NSF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD08 NSF registered?

SD08 NSF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is SD08 NSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD08 NSF shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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