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GJ08 LGE

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

57,288 mi
Last recorded57,288 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 LGE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 57,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 51,222 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 50,706 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 50,706 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 48,482 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 45,456 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside/offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 44,112 miles

Front exhaust mounting detached

Fail 26 Mar 2020 44,112 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust mounting detached

Pass 27 Mar 2019 39,999 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 37,393 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 35,040 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 27,614 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 27,614 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 20,480 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 20,480 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 18,435 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 16,193 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 14,684 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 11,114 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on inside edge 155/65/13

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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GJ08 LGE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GJ08 LGE, 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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GJ08 LGE is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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