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SX08 MDN

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,493 mi
Last recorded59,493 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX08 MDN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 59,493 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 59,491 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

battery terminal slack

Pass 24 Mar 2025 55,828 miles

Offside Front shock absorber slight play in linkage

Fail 18 Mar 2025 55,826 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear... (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front shock absorber slight play in linkage

Pass 18 Mar 2024 51,722 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at fuel tank... (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 48,535 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside washer jet not working

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 48,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside washer jet not working

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 45,096 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 43,156 miles

passenger screen wash jet not working but drivers producing enough water

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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SX08 MDN is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SX08 MDN, 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 SX08 MDN registered?

SX08 MDN is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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