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GL08 VJY

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,730 mi
Last recorded67,730 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 VJY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 67,730 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 63,443 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 59,623 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 56,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 53,659 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 53,658 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 49,825 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 43,164 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 43,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 32,039 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 28,212 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 26,711 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 25,720 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 25,719 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 22,373 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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GL08 VJY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL08 VJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL08 VJY registered?

GL08 VJY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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