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GU58 NCV

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,214 mi
Last recorded71,214 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 NCV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 71,214 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 71,214 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 66,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 65,614 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust bracket corroded away but system still adequately supported

Fail 11 Feb 2019 65,614 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Handbrake travel

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded away but system still adequately supported

unable to test condition of rear wheel bearings due to brake bind

Pass 16 Oct 2017 63,075 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside and nearside rear brakes binding

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 63,075 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside and nearside rear brakes binding

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 62,648 miles

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

sump corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2016 62,646 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

sump corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2015 57,270 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 57,250 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 51,886 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 51,886 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 46,785 miles

Advise large sticker in windscreen behind central mirror

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 46,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

ADVISE ALL TYRES FITTED TO ROAD WHEELS ARE ON THE MINIMUM LIMIT ...( REPLACEMENT RECOMENDED )...

Advise large sticker in windscreen behind central mirror

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 36,393 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres heavily perished (advise replacement)

slight damage to the offside front of the vehicle but no sharp edges present

Fail 19 Sep 2012 36,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres heavily perished (advise replacement)

slight damage to the offside front of the vehicle but no sharp edges present

Pass 23 Sep 2011 26,310 miles

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

handbrake lever seams loose in linkage

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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GU58 NCV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GU58 NCV, 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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GU58 NCV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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