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GF08 TPY

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

66,018 mi
Last recorded66,018 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 TPY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 66,018 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 62,441 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriated

Front headlights deteriated

Pass 8 Jul 2024 60,308 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Front exhaust flexi deteriated

Pass 11 Jul 2023 57,197 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 54,967 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriated

Fail 23 Jun 2022 54,967 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriated

Pass 16 Jul 2021 53,253 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 51,101 miles

Front exhaust flexi deterated

Fail 27 May 2020 51,101 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

Front exhaust flexi deterated

Pass 25 Apr 2019 49,078 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 47,682 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 46,754 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 46,752 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 42,491 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim slightly buckled (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim buckled/nail in tyre tread (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 34,983 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 26,525 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 21,219 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 16,865 miles

rear reg plate loose

Pass 30 Mar 2011 11,799 miles

deep cut in side of tread nsf tyre

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 TPY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 TPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF08 TPY registered?

GF08 TPY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is GF08 TPY safe to buy?

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