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GP08 UVH

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

42,639 mi
Last recorded42,639 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 UVH
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 42,639 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 42,639 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 42,003 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 41,996 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing roll bar locking pin (2.1.3 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 41,321 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front roll bar split pin missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 41,316 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front roll bar split pin missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 40,857 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 39,929 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 39,392 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 34,141 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 34,141 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 31,728 miles

Exhaust front section hanger broken.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight bind to n/s/r wheel.

Throttle pedal anti slip provision incorectly fitted.

Fail 15 Jun 2015 31,728 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust front section hanger broken.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight bind to n/s/r wheel.

Throttle pedal anti slip provision incorectly fitted.

Pass 10 Jun 2014 27,744 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 22,960 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 17 May 2013 22,960 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 18,270 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 18,270 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 13,267 miles

Front number plate cracked.

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 UVH is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UVH, 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 UVH is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 5 July 2008.

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