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GP08 GVZ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,124 mi
Last recorded6,124 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 GVZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 6,124 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 6,025 miles

FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

SUSPENSION CORDODED

Pass 5 Sep 2023 5,777 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION VERY CORRODED AND RUSTY

Fail 4 Sep 2023 5,777 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded AS MARKED YELLOW (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust system insecure MOUNTING BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION VERY CORRODED AND RUSTY

Pass 12 Aug 2022 5,428 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION RUSTY

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

REAR SUBFRAME VERY RUSTY

Fail 11 Aug 2022 5,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

FRONT SUSPENSION RUSTY

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

REAR SUBFRAME VERY RUSTY

Pass 2 Sep 2021 5,187 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION VERY RUSTY

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 5,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION VERY RUSTY

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 5,048 miles

BRAKE UNIONS CORRODED

SUSPENSION CORRODED

Pass 5 Jun 2019 4,875 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 4,549 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 4,549 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2017 4,240 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 3,866 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 3,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system generaly rusty but secure

Fail 16 Jun 2015 3,504 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system generaly rusty but secure

Pass 16 Jun 2014 3,178 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 2,703 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 2,290 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 1,713 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 GVZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GVZ, 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 GVZ registered?

GP08 GVZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is GP08 GVZ safe to buy?

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