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CK08 GZR

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

68,972 mi
Last recorded68,972 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 GZR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 68,972 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front anti roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Damaged (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 68,091 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front anti roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 67,220 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 66,062 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroding

front antiroll bar mountings starting to crack and perish

rear axle bean corroding

small split nsf outer cv boot

Fail 5 Apr 2023 66,062 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroding

front antiroll bar mountings starting to crack and perish

rear axle bean corroding

small split nsf outer cv boot

Pass 30 Mar 2022 64,534 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust starting to corrode

front anti roll bar mounting starting to crack and perish

rear axle beam corroding

slight noise nsr bearing

Pass 6 Apr 2021 63,117 miles

exhaust system corroding

rear tyres wearing

Fail 6 Apr 2021 63,117 miles

Exhaust system insecure front mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust system corroding

rear tyres wearing

Pass 11 Mar 2020 61,890 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

exhaust system corroding

front brake back plates corroding

rear axle beam corroding

Pass 21 Mar 2019 58,745 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate corroding

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Rear axle beam corroding

exhaust system corroding

Fail 21 Mar 2019 58,745 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate corroding

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear axle beam corroding

exhaust system corroding

Pass 21 Mar 2018 55,042 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Mar 2018 55,042 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 50,800 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe loose

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Mar 2017 50,800 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front exhaust flexi pipe loose

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 46,664 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 46,664 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 43,198 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre starting to crack sand perish

Fail 19 Mar 2015 43,198 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre starting to crack sand perish

Pass 4 Apr 2014 38,640 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 26,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 13,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 4,611 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Matiz?

Based on 487,981 MOT tests across 31,339 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
3,495
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
31,339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,486
brake binding 11,247
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,488
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 5,877
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 5,113
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CK08 GZR is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Green with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Chevrolet Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 41,215 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Matiz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,486 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CK08 GZR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Matiz typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Chevrolet Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CK08 GZR is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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