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GU08 NFG

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

40,873 mi
Last recorded40,873 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 NFG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 40,873 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 40,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 35,811 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 35,807 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 33,774 miles

Front exhaust hanger bracket broken

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged offside front rotary ring (1.6 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear parts of front too rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

General suspension components corroded

Lower part of the windscreen damaged on the nearside

Offside rear tyre perished and cracked on the outer sidewall

Fail 11 Dec 2020 33,772 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged offside front rotary ring (1.6 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear parts of front too rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

Front exhaust hanger bracket broken

General suspension components corroded

Lower part of the windscreen damaged on the nearside

Offside rear tyre perished and cracked on the outer sidewall

Fail 9 Nov 2020 33,486 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no image / pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated catch very stiff in operation. (3.1 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing at flexy joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front mount broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged target ring broken. (1.6 (e))

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

underside of vehicle heavily corroded.

Pass 8 Nov 2019 30,945 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Underneath of car corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2019 30,937 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded All under brake pipes, have been marked with yellow chalk excessive corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both side inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bonnet secondary retaining device excessively deteriorated/Seized.

Front Drive shafts corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underneath of car corroded

Washer jets need adjustment.

Pass 17 Oct 2018 28,801 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 28,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 28,530 miles

slight perished outer sidewall to front tyres

Pass 4 May 2017 27,236 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2017 27,236 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 24,643 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 21,512 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 21,512 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 19,730 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 19,726 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 17,391 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 14,343 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2011 11,325 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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GU08 NFG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GU08 NFG, 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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GU08 NFG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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