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GJ58 CZL

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,714 mi
Last recorded107,714 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 CZL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 107,714 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth brake pedal rubber pad worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose drivers door mirror head slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush suspension (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 107,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush suspension (5.3.2 (c))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth brake pedal rubber pad worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose drivers door mirror head slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush suspension (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 104,091 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES WORN

Fail 27 Aug 2018 104,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 101,108 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 90,207 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 83,537 miles

both the front lower arm ball joint dust covers are slightly splitt

oil leak

the front pipe support bracket is insecure the system is still supported and corroded in places

the rear wiper blade is splitt

Fail 4 Sep 2015 83,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall splitt deeply in a few places it also has two nails in the tread area (4.1.D.1b)

155 65 13 73 t

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both the front lower arm ball joint dust covers are slightly splitt

oil leak

the front pipe support bracket is insecure the system is still supported and corroded in places

the rear wiper blade is splitt

Pass 3 Sep 2014 77,943 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 77,943 miles

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

FRONT pads low

Pass 10 Sep 2013 70,192 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 56,010 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 56,010 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 42,302 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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GJ58 CZL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GJ58 CZL, 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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GJ58 CZL is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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