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EX08 GXM

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

40,802 mi
Last recorded40,802 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 GXM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 40,802 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2025 36,078 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides of axle pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal in gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 33,120 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 33,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 30,748 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 28,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 25,706 miles

Front Windscreen has light damage in the swept area.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 22,547 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 18,843 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 16,188 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 14,205 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 12,732 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 12,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 56% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 10,739 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 8,992 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 8,981 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 7,913 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 2,772 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 2,709 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 2,466 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 GXM is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GXM, 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 GXM registered?

EX08 GXM is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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