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GD08 FFB

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

17,938 mi
Last recorded17,938 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 FFB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 17,938 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (Both Front close to excessive) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (Rear Axle) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 17,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (Both Front close to excessive) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (Rear Axle) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 17,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked/perished,advise replacement.tyre tread depth getting low. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 17,118 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested incorrect beam image (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked/perished,advise replacement.tyre tread depth getting low. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s headlamp has a poor beam image

Pass 16 Aug 2024 16,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 16,180 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 15,192 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear close to excessive (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2023 15,175 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear close to excessive (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2022 13,901 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to both front suspension arms

corrosion to rear axle

corrosion to rear inner sills

Fail 11 Aug 2022 13,901 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to both front suspension arms

corrosion to rear axle

corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 23 Aug 2021 13,117 miles

Front exhaust hanger broken

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 12,615 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

both front lower suspension arms corroded

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 15 Jul 2019 12,197 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 12,197 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 11,604 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 25 Jul 2017 11,047 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 15 Jul 2016 10,176 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jul 2016 10,175 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

Pass 20 Jul 2015 9,534 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 8,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2013 7,276 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 5,746 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 4,332 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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GD08 FFB is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver 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 GD08 FFB, 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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GD08 FFB is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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