CarVerify

Free Car Check

AO08 VHE

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

60,772 mi
Last recorded60,772 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Chevrolet
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 VHE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2022 60,772 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both turning cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear subframe front mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust flange rusty and weak

Pass 29 Apr 2021 59,057 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 59,047 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2020 57,553 miles

Front tyre treads cracked

Fail 29 Apr 2020 57,492 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front tyre treads cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2019 54,174 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 50,696 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 50,696 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 47,015 miles

Front exhaust mount broken

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 24 Apr 2017 47,006 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front exhaust mount broken

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Apr 2016 42,951 miles

Front exhaust mount broken

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside rear brake starting to bind

Slight play offside front lower ball joint

Slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 14 Apr 2015 39,084 miles

front exhaust mount broken

Fail 13 Apr 2015 39,069 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake imbalance 29%

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 1 Apr 2014 34,954 miles

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 22 Apr 2013 30,641 miles

front exhaust mount broken,exhaust secure

Pass 10 Apr 2012 26,458 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 21,992 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
Full Chevrolet Matiz reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AO08 VHE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AO08 VHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO08 VHE?

You can check the full history of AO08 VHE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AO08 VHE registered?

AO08 VHE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is AO08 VHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 VHE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO08 VHE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AO08 VHE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.