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GF08 LVL

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

49,597 mi
Last recorded49,597 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 LVL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 49,597 miles

Nearside Front top suspension mount play

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 49,597 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by brake light operation (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective frosted affecting image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front top suspension mount play

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

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 47,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 46,036 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of tread wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Upper shock mounting has slight play/wear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of tread heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both offside and nearside front-to-rear metal brake pipes corroded towards rear flexi-pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 42,337 miles

Nearside Front TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 42,330 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front UNABLE TO TEST WHEEL BEARING DUE TO EXCESSIVELY BINDING BRAKE-O/S/F

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 38,471 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 38,471 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 35,837 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

PLAY IN N/S/F TOP MOUNT

Fail 1 Apr 2021 35,819 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

PLAY IN N/S/F TOP MOUNT

Pass 3 Apr 2020 33,977 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2020 33,977 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 27,473 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 27,473 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 21,131 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre perished

vehicle underbody corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2018 21,130 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre perished

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2017 18,460 miles

both front tyres perishing & wearing on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2016 15,875 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 14,043 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 12,334 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 11,081 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 9,554 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 7,795 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 LVL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black 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 GF08 LVL, 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 LVL registered?

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

Is GF08 LVL safe to buy?

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