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VK08 UFZ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

22,585 mi
Last recorded22,585 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 UFZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 22,585 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (perished) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (jacking point) both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 22,575 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot area (underside of vehicle) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (perished) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (jacking point) both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 22,569 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 22,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 21,038 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 19,688 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 18,573 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 18,113 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 18,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/65 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres 155/65 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 17,489 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 16,538 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 16,538 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wipers not check as washers not working

Pass 7 Oct 2016 14,567 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 12,065 miles

offside front & both rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Sep 2014 10,580 miles

O/S/F N/S/R and O/S/R tyres are perished

Fail 29 Sep 2014 10,580 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/S/F N/S/R and O/S/R tyres are perished

Slight bind on N/S/R wheel

Pass 8 Oct 2013 9,257 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 9,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Mar 2013 8,487 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 7,243 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 5,797 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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VK08 UFZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VK08 UFZ, 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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VK08 UFZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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