2008 Chevrolet Matiz 1.0L Petrol · LM08 XSF
2008 Chevrolet Matiz (1.0L, petrol). First registered 05 May 2008. Recorded mileage 74,048 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- CHEVROLET MATIZ
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,048 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM08 XSF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2025
- 74,048 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM08 XSF 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 (LM08 XSF) between December 2021 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
LM08 XSF Mileage History
- 02/12/202151,682 mi
- 04/11/202258,098 mi+6,416 mi
- 11/06/202468,642 mi+10,544 mi
- 12/06/202573,981 mi+5,339 mi
- 18/06/202574,048 mi+67 mi
Average of roughly 6,313 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Chevrolet Matiz
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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