2008 Chevrolet Matiz · 8,487 MOT tests
2008 Chevrolet Matiz reliability
2008 Chevrolet Matizs fail 49.5% of first MOT tests, 47% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 6 Matiz years (8,487 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Matizs: 49.4%)
- 49.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Matizs: 49.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 47% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 55,143
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,487
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 48% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: 48% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 19.2% of tests fail here (144% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics23.5%
- Suspension20.4%
- Brakes19.2%
- Tyres9.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.2%
- Body, chassis and structure8.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 6.54%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Position lamp not working 5.48%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.97%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 4.17%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 4.14%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Stop lamp not working 3.78%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (18.56%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.84%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.4%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (9.23%) · Wheel bearing slight play (7.65%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.59%)
Is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz reliable?
2008 Chevrolet Matizs fail 49.5% of first MOT tests, 47% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 6 Matiz years (8,487 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (6.54% of tests), position lamp not working (5.48% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.97% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2008 Chevrolet Matiz shows 55,143 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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