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GK08 ORJ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,002 mi
Last recorded68,002 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 ORJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 68,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 55,860 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both sides (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 49,940 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 49,887 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached split pin (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached split pin (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2018 43,309 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 43,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2017 36,985 miles

Rear wiper split

Fail 22 May 2017 36,984 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear wiper split

Pass 20 May 2016 33,322 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 16 May 2016 33,287 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flxi pipe (7.1.2)

rear wiper split

Pass 26 May 2015 30,062 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 30,062 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 27,108 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 27,034 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 24,052 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 24,052 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 17,950 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 5,824 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 5,824 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 3,259 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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GK08 ORJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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