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GK58 VVU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,672 mi
Last recorded94,672 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 VVU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 94,672 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 92,770 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 90,735 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 90,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 88,146 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 88,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 83,202 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 77,670 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 77,633 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 68,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 63,409 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 63,409 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 54,383 miles

Front exhaust mount broken but exhaust secure.

Secondary bonnet catch seized.

Unable to view brakes (hubcaps fitted)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 54,381 miles

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

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

Front exhaust mount broken but exhaust secure.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Secondary bonnet catch seized.

Unable to view brakes (hubcaps fitted)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 53,405 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 3 Sep 2014 50,030 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 42,622 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 37,751 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 28,181 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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GK58 VVU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GK58 VVU, 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 GK58 VVU registered?

GK58 VVU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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