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SD08 NSN

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

59,117 mi
Last recorded59,117 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 NSN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 59,117 miles

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

Front flexible pipe deteriorated

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective one ()

Pass 1 Feb 2024 48,322 miles

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

Front flexible pipe deteriorated

Lower Gearbox mounting defective rear one ()

corrosion present under vehicle in parts

Fail 31 Jan 2024 48,322 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Front flexible pipe deteriorated

Lower Gearbox mounting defective rear one ()

corrosion present under vehicle in parts

Pass 10 Jan 2023 43,414 miles

Front flexible pipe deteriorated

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective bush deteriorated ()

Fail 7 Jan 2023 43,322 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front flexible pipe deteriorated

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective bush deteriorated ()

Pass 12 Jan 2022 35,239 miles

Front flex pipe deteriorated

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear tyres low tread

Fail 5 Jan 2022 35,227 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front flex pipe deteriorated

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear tyres low tread

Pass 8 Jan 2021 26,120 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 26,118 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2020 18,078 miles

Front exhaust flex pipe corroded

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 11,648 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 11,251 miles
Pass 3 May 2015 10,631 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 9,900 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 8,853 miles

Nearside rear axle bush becoming unbonded from its housing

Offside rear axle bush becoming unbonded from its housing

Offside rear light lense damaged

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 7,319 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 5,484 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 NSN is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NSN, 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 SD08 NSN registered?

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

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