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AP08 SXA

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,070 mi
Last recorded63,070 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 SXA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 63,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 60,477 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 57,677 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 57,675 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 54,863 miles

Brake and Suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2021 54,847 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 51,934 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 48,270 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 48,261 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking at the rear fuel filtre (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 45,313 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 42,575 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 39,869 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/r tyre 2mm - 3mm tread depth.

n/s/r tyre has small cut to sidewall.

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape inner edge.

Pass 21 Jul 2014 36,716 miles

front exhaust hanger bracket corroded

slight dampness n/s steering track rod boot

Pass 24 Jul 2013 33,860 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 33,860 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 24,774 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 Jul 2012 24,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Jun 2011 10,074 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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AP08 SXA is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AP08 SXA, 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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AP08 SXA is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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