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EX08 GXE

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,460 mi
Last recorded59,460 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 GXE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 59,460 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 55,501 miles

Nearside Rear body and door damage

exhaust system corroded/worn

front brake discs slight corrosion.

front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still secure.

offside and nearside rear axle bushes showing signs of wear

Fail 26 Mar 2021 55,501 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken around outer cv joint. (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear body and door damage

exhaust system corroded/worn

front brake discs slight corrosion.

front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still secure.

offside and nearside rear axle bushes showing signs of wear

Pass 27 Feb 2020 53,802 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS RING (1.6 (e))

exhaust flex deteriorating

offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 4 Mar 2019 47,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 42,232 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 3 Mar 2017 37,759 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 34,375 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 24,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 18,011 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 18,010 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 May 2013 15,628 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 14,574 miles

both front tyres low on shoulders

Fail 25 May 2011 12,822 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 May 2011 12,822 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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EX08 GXE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EX08 GXE, 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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What year was EX08 GXE registered?

EX08 GXE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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