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SM08 XFL

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

35,087 mi
Last recorded35,087 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 XFL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 35,087 miles

FRONT ABS RINGS CORRODED

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 31,820 miles

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

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

nsr arch corroded

osf abs ring corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2024 31,819 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

nsr arch corroded

osf abs ring corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2023 29,622 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 29,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 25,406 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 25,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread cracked showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread cracked showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 23,241 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 21,811 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 21,811 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (rear sect) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 20,465 miles

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2018 18,839 miles

EXHAUST DOWN PIPE HANGER BROKEN OFF

N/S FRONT TYRE HAS SIDEWALL DAMAGE

Pass 8 Jun 2017 17,220 miles

Front exhaust hanger broken

Fail 8 Jun 2017 17,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust hanger broken

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 15,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust bracket deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2016 15,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

155 65 13

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust bracket deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Jun 2015 13,948 miles

Both Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 11,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 11,809 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 9,921 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 8,188 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 6,122 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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SM08 XFL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SM08 XFL, 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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SM08 XFL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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