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SD08 NTC

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

54,688 mi
Last recorded54,688 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 NTC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2026 54,688 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 17 Jul 2025 50,644 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 50,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 45,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 45,325 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 40,224 miles

Nearside headlight lens misted

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

Offside headlight lens misted

Fail 15 Jul 2023 40,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

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

Nearside headlight lens misted

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

Offside headlight lens misted

Pass 22 Jul 2022 35,450 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 33,459 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 32,886 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 29,795 miles

boot lid damage

offside front door damage

Fail 25 Jul 2020 29,795 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

boot lid damage

offside front door damage

Pass 17 Jul 2019 27,487 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 27,487 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 26,731 miles

Both front tyre deteriorated

Fail 30 Jul 2018 26,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyre deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2017 26,449 miles

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

both front tyre is deteriorated

n/s/front tyre is deteriorated

o/s/rear tyre is deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2016 23,105 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 20,360 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 18,842 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 18,271 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 17,776 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 16,525 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 NTC is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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