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2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

50,067 mi
Last recorded50,067 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 CCA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 50,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 46,590 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))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 45,056 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer rear most mounting broken but system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 45,055 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer rear most mounting broken but system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 42,870 miles

Nearside door mirror taped up

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack between tread

Fail 13 Mar 2018 42,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside door mirror taped up

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack between tread

Pass 1 Mar 2017 37,617 miles

Nearside Front damage to door mirror

Nearside Front wiper blade spilt but sill clears screen

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 37,617 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front damage to door mirror

Nearside Front wiper blade spilt but sill clears screen

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Mar 2016 33,542 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 26 Mar 2016 33,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2015 29,410 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 29,410 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 24,686 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 20,580 miles

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

sidewall heavily perished nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2012 16,060 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 12,248 miles

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

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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GV08 CCA is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 GV08 CCA, 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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GV08 CCA is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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