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GD08 FEJ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,440 mi
Last recorded60,440 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 FEJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2019 60,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2018 48,690 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 48,690 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2017 43,436 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 38,770 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 38,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside rear tyre heavily perished/cracked

unable to check offside rear wheel bearing due to brake binding

Pass 17 Feb 2015 38,574 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 33,313 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 27,534 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 14,239 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 12,435 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 12,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GD08 FEJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GD08 FEJ, 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 GD08 FEJ registered?

GD08 FEJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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