2008 Chevrolet Matiz 0.8L Petrol · SL08 XAC
2008 Chevrolet Matiz (0.8L, petrol). First registered 27 May 2008. Recorded mileage 62,403 miles. MOT expired on 30 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- CHEVROLET MATIZ
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Feb 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,403 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SL08 XAC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2022
- 62,403 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
SL08 XAC Mileage History
- 25/10/202158,828 mi
- 02/11/202158,847 mi+19 mi
- 25/11/202262,403 mi+3,556 mi
Average of roughly 3,297 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
SL08 XAC 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 (SL08 XAC) between October 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 November 2022 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 (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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