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VK08 VCC

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

24,707 mi
Last recorded24,707 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 VCC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 24,707 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 24,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 24,381 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 24,032 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

all underbody brakes,steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2023 23,657 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair low effort (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides axle mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle very corroded

all front suspension including bottom arms,hubs and struts very corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2023 23,649 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair low effort (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides axle mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle very corroded

all front suspension including bottom arms,hubs and struts very corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2022 23,306 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top bushes worn slightly (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 23,024 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 21,905 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 19,185 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 16,756 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 14,381 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 11,788 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 11,784 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 9,423 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 7,285 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 5,635 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 4,255 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 2,342 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 VCC is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 VCC, 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 VCC is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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