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GJ08 LGF

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

30,761 mi
Last recorded30,761 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 LGF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 30,761 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner + Outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 30,086 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has internal play

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner + Outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 29,261 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner + Outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 29,261 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords in deep cracks on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner + Outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 28,434 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 27,898 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 27,345 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 27,345 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 26,932 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 26,927 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 25,891 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 25,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 23,796 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 21,396 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 21,383 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (3.4.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 19,123 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 17,461 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 15,408 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 12,269 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 9,927 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 8,621 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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GJ08 LGF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GJ08 LGF, 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 GJ08 LGF registered?

GJ08 LGF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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