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GK08 ORT

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,929 mi
Last recorded62,929 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 ORT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2025 62,929 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH TYRE (155.65.13) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI DAMAGE (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

PARKING BRAKE LEVER LONG TRAVEL

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 58,078 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended webbing jammed in upper securing buckle (7.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished/splitting between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 48,423 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre splitting between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 41,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 40,816 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 40,109 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 38,944 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 38,489 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 34,548 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 30,437 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 28,134 miles

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 30 Aug 2016 28,134 miles

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

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2015 23,927 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 20,960 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 19,353 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 17,581 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 14,769 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 13,049 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 ORT is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 GK08 ORT, 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 GK08 ORT registered?

GK08 ORT is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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