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AO08 XWR

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

42,048 mi
Last recorded42,048 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 XWR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 42,048 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 40,568 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 40,566 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 40,565 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 40,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear end section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 40,404 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer rear end (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear end section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 39,469 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 38,247 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 38,247 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2019 37,304 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet catch safety catch were siezed

Fail 20 Nov 2019 37,304 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

bonnet catch safety catch were siezed

Pass 27 Nov 2018 36,423 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 36,423 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS Ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 27,806 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 27,806 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 25,549 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 25,548 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 21,689 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Apr 2013 19,487 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 13,777 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 13,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 11,209 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 XWR is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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