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GV08 FFZ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,448 mi
Last recorded71,448 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 FFZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 71,448 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 57,414 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on outer edges

front brake discs worn & rusty

Fail 16 Apr 2019 57,414 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

front brake discs worn & rusty

Pass 6 Apr 2018 51,825 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 51,795 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front tyre cracking in tread area

Pass 10 Apr 2017 47,694 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

o/s/r n/s/r o/s/f tyres perising

Fail 10 Apr 2017 47,694 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

o/s/r n/s/r o/s/f tyres perising

Pass 13 Apr 2016 43,400 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 37,938 miles

exhaust flexible pipe deteriorating

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside front hub bearing slight play

Fail 21 Oct 2014 37,938 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

exhaust flexible pipe deteriorating

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside front hub bearing slight play

Pass 22 Apr 2013 37,899 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 37,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 35,129 miles

exhaust flexible pipe deteriorating

nearside front tyre getting low

Fail 21 Apr 2012 35,129 miles

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

exhaust flexible pipe deteriorating

nearside front tyre getting low

Pass 4 May 2011 27,607 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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GV08 FFZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FFZ, 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 FFZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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