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GK08 OGH

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,418 mi
Last recorded40,418 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 OGH
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 40,418 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2024 40,417 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 37,551 miles

Auxilary belts perishing

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2023 37,550 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Auxilary belts perishing

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 35,392 miles

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

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

both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges and cracking within tread

Pass 28 May 2021 33,394 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 31,879 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 31,879 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 30,158 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 30,158 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 27,859 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 24,783 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 24,783 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 22,260 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 22,260 miles

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

front exhaust hanger detatched

Pass 20 May 2015 19,844 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 17,497 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 14,895 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 12,371 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 8,746 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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GK08 OGH is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GK08 OGH, 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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GK08 OGH is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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