2008 Chevrolet Matiz 0.8L Petrol · SB08 VRU
2008 Chevrolet Matiz (0.8L, petrol). First registered 20 May 2008. Recorded mileage 66,276 miles. MOT expired on 01 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- CHEVROLET MATIZ
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,276 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB08 VRU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/11/2023
- 66,276 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB08 VRU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Chevrolet Matiz (SB08 VRU) between October 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 November 2023 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective seized (3.1 (c))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
SB08 VRU Mileage History
- 10/10/202258,624 mi
- 11/10/202258,627 mi+3 mi
- 02/11/202366,276 mi+7,649 mi
Average of roughly 7,205 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Chevrolet Matiz
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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