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AO08 VHH

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,239 mi
Last recorded57,239 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 VHH
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 57,239 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 51,482 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 51,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 47,357 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 47,357 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 43,707 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 43,707 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 40,260 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 40,257 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 40,101 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 39,699 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 39,699 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 38,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged driveshaft ring corroded (3.4.2)

exhaust system deteriorated and front bracket detached

Fail 19 Sep 2017 38,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged driveshaft ring corroded (3.4.2)

exhaust system deteriorated and front bracket detached

Pass 23 Sep 2016 34,602 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

exhaust deteriorated and front bracket detached

Fail 22 Sep 2016 34,600 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged driveshaft ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

exhaust deteriorated and front bracket detached

Pass 17 Sep 2015 30,274 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

exhaust system deteriorated front front bracket detached

Pass 17 Sep 2014 25,864 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 21,784 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 20,451 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 16,917 miles

o/s/f wiper juddering

Fail 24 Apr 2012 16,917 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f wiper juddering

Pass 14 Apr 2011 11,548 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 11,537 miles

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

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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AO08 VHH is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AO08 VHH, 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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AO08 VHH is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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