2008 Chevrolet Matiz 0.8L Petrol · SC08 WOR
2008 Chevrolet Matiz (0.8L, petrol). First registered 20 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 42,309 miles. MOT expired on 22 Aug 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CHEVROLET MATIZ
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,309 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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SC08 WOR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 23/08/2024
- 42,309 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC08 WOR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Chevrolet Matiz (SC08 WOR) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Brake disc significantly and obviously worn no brake surface left (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
SC08 WOR Mileage History
- 17/08/202241,073 mi
- 22/08/202341,663 mi+590 mi
- 22/08/202341,663 mi
- 23/08/202442,309 mi+646 mi
Average of roughly 613 miles per year across 4 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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