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GR08 DLO

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,303 mi
Last recorded39,303 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR08 DLO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 39,303 miles

Flexible exhaust has a very small leak of gasses

Front Exhaust mounting broken

Fail 20 Jun 2024 39,294 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Flexible exhaust has a very small leak of gasses

Front Exhaust mounting broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on main tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 37,092 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

transmission drive train noisy

Pass 24 Jun 2022 34,737 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

clutch and gearbox worn and noisy

Fail 23 Jun 2022 34,737 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

clutch and gearbox worn and noisy

Pass 2 Jul 2021 32,117 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 30,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 28,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 26,624 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 24,483 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 24,483 miles

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

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

NSR/OSR Shock absorber top rubber mount has slight movement

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Lowest point 2mm 155/65R13 DOT-2011 valve stem perished/cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Lowest point 3mm 155/65R13 DOT-2009 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 21,694 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 19,177 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 16,678 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 16,678 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 14,133 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 11,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 9,497 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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GR08 DLO 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 77.8%.

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 GR08 DLO, 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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GR08 DLO is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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