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GP08 GVY

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

44,202 mi
Last recorded44,202 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 GVY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 44,202 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from interior mirror and stuck on screen ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 44,202 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from interior mirror and stuck on screen ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 42,215 miles

Rear axle badly corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2022 41,232 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 39,658 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 38,166 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 35,274 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 31,726 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 27,724 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 24,134 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 19,798 miles

front exhaust bracket broken off

n/s wiper poor at clearing

Pass 16 Apr 2014 15,868 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 14,134 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 11,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

near side and off side front tyres worn on inner and outter edges

Pass 6 Jun 2011 9,675 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 GVY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GP08 GVY, 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 GP08 GVY registered?

GP08 GVY is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is GP08 GVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP08 GVY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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