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GP08 AVW

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,546 mi
Last recorded61,546 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 AVW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 61,546 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 60,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/55t13 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 40% (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front tyre perished 165/55t13

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/55t13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished 165/55t13

Pass 2 Nov 2016 51,980 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear tyre has slightly deteriorated

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 51,980 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear tyre has slightly deteriorated

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 46,732 miles

Offside o/side rear wheel binding on slightly

o/side outer sill damaged

o/side rear tyre cracked and perished

slight play in both inner rack joints

surface corrosion on exhaust

Fail 19 Oct 2015 46,732 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside o/side rear wheel binding on slightly

o/side outer sill damaged

o/side rear tyre cracked and perished

slight play in both inner rack joints

surface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 27 Oct 2014 42,180 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 39,328 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 39,325 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2013 36,263 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 32,687 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 32,687 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 27,011 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 27,011 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 AVW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AVW, 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 AVW is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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