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GJ08 LKA

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,164 mi
Last recorded83,164 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 LKA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 83,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 81,265 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 76,892 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FROM CYLINDER TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 74,211 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 74,115 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 70,798 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 68,991 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 68,622 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 68,581 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 66,696 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 65,116 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 62,316 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

items on rear view mirror, removed for test

Fail 7 May 2014 62,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

items on rear view mirror, removed for test

Pass 8 May 2013 49,156 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside front steering arm has slight play in the inner fixing.

Fail 8 May 2013 49,156 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front steering arm has slight play in the inner fixing.

Pass 4 May 2012 37,279 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 20,761 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 LKA is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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