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GF08 LVB

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,089 mi
Last recorded102,089 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 LVB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 102,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust blow middle/rear joint

front tyres 2.mm

headlamp lenses deteriorated and images faint

n/s/r tyre below 3.mm and perished

o/s/r tyre badly perished

Pass 7 Apr 2017 94,013 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 94,013 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 88,672 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 88,672 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 82,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2014 82,156 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 19 Mar 2013 66,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2012 60,027 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 48,475 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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GF08 LVB is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 GF08 LVB, 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 GF08 LVB registered?

GF08 LVB is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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