2008 Chevrolet Matiz 0.8L Petrol · EF08 OPM
2008 Chevrolet Matiz (0.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 109,025 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- CHEVROLET MATIZ
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,025 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF08 OPM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2026
- 109,025 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF08 OPM 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 (EF08 OPM) between July 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 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: Lighting (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced J”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
EF08 OPM Mileage History
- 02/07/202498,436 mi
- 25/06/2025104,907 mi+6,471 mi
- 26/06/2025104,908 mi+1 mi
- 11/06/2026109,025 mi+4,117 mi
- 11/06/2026109,025 mi
Average of roughly 5,455 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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