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GV08 FGG

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,922 mi
Last recorded44,922 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 FGG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 44,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Apr 2019 38,690 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 26 Apr 2018 34,733 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 29,943 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 24,512 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 23,193 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 20,234 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly low on edges

Fail 14 Apr 2014 20,223 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/r tyre slightly low on edges

Pass 29 Apr 2013 17,902 miles

front wipers slight smear

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 3 May 2012 15,479 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 12,051 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 FGG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GV08 FGG, 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 FGG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is GV08 FGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV08 FGG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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