2008 Chevrolet Matiz MOT pass rate: 59.2% (6,308 tests)
Is the 2008 Matiz getting worse?
Pass rate of 2008-registered cars across recent test years:
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| Test year | Pass rate | Pass-rate bar |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 60.3% -5.1 vs same-age |
60.3% visual scale |
| 2024 | 58.0% -6.8 vs same-age |
58.0% visual scale |
| 2025 | 59.1% -6.1 vs same-age |
59.1% visual scale |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2008 Matiz
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| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 2,209 | 23.8% |
| 2 | Suspension | 2,176 | 23.5% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 1,989 | 21.4% |
| 4 | Tyres | 746 | 8.0% |
| 5 | Body, chassis, structure | 695 | 7.5% |
| 6 | Visibility | 537 | 5.8% |
All Matiz years compared
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| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1,648 | 53.9% | -10.5 pts | 54,710 |
| 2006 | 3,502 | 53.9% | -10.6 pts | 54,267 |
| 2007 | 5,913 | 56.5% | -8.6 pts | 54,672 |
| 2008 (this page) | 6,308 | 59.2% | -5.9 pts | 55,073 |
| 2009 | 10,012 | 61.3% | -5.1 pts | 50,769 |
| 2010 | 2,495 | 61.3% | -6.1 pts | 51,259 |
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FAQs
Is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz reliable?
2008-registered examples passed 59.2% of their MOT tests (6,308 tests, 2023–2025), -5.9 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 18 years old with a median 55,073 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2008 Matiz?
The median tested example shows 55,073 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Before you agree to the work
A fault or an advisory is a quote waiting to happen. These pages set out what a garage has to tell you, what a comparable written quote should include, and what you can do if the bill is not what you agreed.
- When a repair costs more than the car — what a comparable quote should include, plus any verified UK figures we have sourced.
- Estimates, quotes and extra work — what a price has to cover, and when a garage may charge more than it first said.
- What a diagnostic test costs — what the fee should include, and when it should come off the repair.
- Tools — when to buy and when to skip — how to choose a diagnostic tool, and when a garage visit is cheaper than owning one.
- Choosing a garage you can check — what to verify before you hand over the keys.
- Your rights after a car repair — what to do when the work is not right, and how to put it in writing.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.