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SD08 OJY

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

35,374 mi
Last recorded35,374 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 OJY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 35,374 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 35,374 miles

Central Front Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 33,101 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy minor leak and deterioated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy and slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear rear axle frame corroded

rear metal fuel filter corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2024 30,139 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 30,139 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective CENTRE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 27,482 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 27,480 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 24,620 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 21,836 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 20,547 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 20,547 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 19,224 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 17,288 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the outer shoulders

Fail 19 Feb 2018 17,286 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Both front tyres wearing on the outer shoulders

Pass 17 Feb 2017 14,648 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 12,179 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 12,179 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 10,166 miles

advise n/s/f tyre starting to crack and perrish

Pass 28 Mar 2014 8,404 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 7,112 miles

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 9 Mar 2012 6,102 miles

slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 30 Mar 2011 4,848 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 OJY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OJY, 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 OJY registered?

SD08 OJY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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