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AO08 VHK

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

42,899 mi
Last recorded42,899 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 VHK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 42,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to the legal limit and worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 41,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to the legal limit and smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 41,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to the legal limit and smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 32,700 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides close to legal limit and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 32,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides close to legal limit and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 23,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 23,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside brake light lens damage

Fail 8 Aug 2021 23,157 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside brake light lens damage

Pass 21 Jul 2020 22,848 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2020 22,848 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 22,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2018 21,383 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 20,221 miles

Nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 26 Apr 2016 19,710 miles

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 19,710 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 19,358 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front number plate slightly cracked

Fail 18 Apr 2015 19,358 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2014 18,817 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 18,817 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front exhaust bracket broken

temp repiar on nearside rear light

Pass 23 Apr 2013 18,068 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 17,040 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 17,040 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 12,934 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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AO08 VHK is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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