2008 Chevrolet Matiz 0.8L Petrol · AO08 KXY
2008 Chevrolet Matiz (0.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 78,012 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CHEVROLET MATIZ
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,012 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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AO08 KXY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2024
- 78,012 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AO08 KXY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Chevrolet Matiz (AO08 KXY) between September 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
AO08 KXY Mileage History
- 02/09/202245,114 mi
- 02/09/202245,114 mi
- 24/08/202355,329 mi+10,215 mi
- 12/08/202478,012 mi+22,683 mi
- 12/08/202478,012 mi
Average of roughly 16,924 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Chevrolet Matiz
Our database tracks 2 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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