2008 Chevrolet Matiz 1.0L Petrol · BF08 BXS
2008 Chevrolet Matiz (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 37,910 miles. MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- CHEVROLET MATIZ
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,910 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF08 BXS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 37,910 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF08 BXS 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 (BF08 BXS) between March 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 2026 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: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
BF08 BXS Mileage History
- 01/03/202433,480 mi
- 04/03/202535,429 mi+1,949 mi
- 06/03/202535,429 mi
- 16/02/202637,909 mi+2,480 mi
- 17/02/202637,910 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,253 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: Average
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