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2008 Chevrolet Matiz 0.8L Petrol · SM08 XFL

SM08 XFL

2008 Chevrolet Matiz (0.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 35,087 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026.

Make & Model
CHEVROLET MATIZ
Year / Origin
2008 · Edinburgh
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 19 Jun 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
35,087 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 0.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 19 Jun 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
796cc

SM08 XFL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2025
  • 35,087 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Reliability & Known Issues

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.

SM08 XFL Mileage History

  1. 26/07/202329,622 mi
  2. 27/07/202329,622 mi
  3. 30/07/202431,819 mi+2,197 mi
  4. 08/08/202431,820 mi+1 mi
  5. 20/06/202535,087 mi+3,267 mi

Average of roughly 2,872 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SM08 XFL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (SM08 XFL) between July 2023 and June 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 20 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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