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GP08 AVV

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,005 mi
Last recorded68,005 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 AVV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2024 68,005 miles

Emissions unable to be completed low flow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding brakes overheated (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

split pin missing nearside track rod end

Offside Front tyre valve heavily perished

Pass 31 Jan 2023 67,559 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 67,557 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 66,480 miles

FUEL STRAP CORRODED

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 66,480 miles

FUEL STRAP CORRODED

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 65,405 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2021 65,405 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2020 65,054 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

o/s front inner drive shaft oil seal leaking

oil leak

oil leak from rocker cover

Pass 7 Jan 2019 63,538 miles

front brake pads 65 % worn

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2018 61,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 May 2016 60,920 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 60,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 55,363 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 51,752 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery went flat during test

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear brakes binding by hand

windscreen chipped

wipers poor

Fail 16 May 2014 51,752 miles

rear brakes binding by hand

windscreen chipped

wipers poor

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery went flat during test

Pass 16 May 2013 45,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2012 37,394 miles

near side windscreen wiper poor

off side windscreen wiper split

rear wiper split

Pass 20 May 2011 28,428 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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GP08 AVV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GP08 AVV, 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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GP08 AVV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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