2008 Chevrolet Matiz 1.0L Petrol · WP08 OBZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful MOT test on April 7, 2026. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the car has passed its most recent two inspections without any recorded defects. While the record shows failures in both 2025 and 2026, the lack of listed faults on the passing certificates suggests that any minor issues identified during those tests were rectified immediately rather than escalating or becoming a chronic mechanical failure. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,833 miles per year. Between April 2024 at 46,377 miles and March 2025 at 47,663 miles, the car covered only 1,286 miles in a year. Another 3,324 miles were recorded before the April 2026 test. This pattern indicates the vehicle has likely sat stationary for long periods, which prevents mechanical wear but often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components and fluid breakdown despite lack of use. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the sills, as Matiz models of this era are prone to corrosion in the sills and wheel arches. Given the low mileage and long standing periods, check for perished tyre sidewalls and suspension bushes that crack due to age rather than distance. The braking system should be examined for seized calipers or pitted discs, as low-use vehicles frequently suffer from surface rust that can bond the components if not used regularly.