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GV08 FGJ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

86,842 mi
Last recorded86,842 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 FGJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 86,842 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 86,842 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 58,986 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner shoulder @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 77,640 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner shoulder @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 68,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2023 68,880 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 61,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 61,694 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 55,070 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 55,070 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 54,542 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 54,222 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 54,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 53,546 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 51,932 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 48,805 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 48,805 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 44,020 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear door handle broken but still opens

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 39,282 miles

offside rear exterior door handle broken

Fail 13 Jun 2015 39,282 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

front brake pads getting low

offside rear exterior door handle broken

Pass 12 Jun 2014 33,270 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 33,270 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 26,461 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 18,015 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 9,041 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 FGJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FGJ, 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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What year was GV08 FGJ registered?

GV08 FGJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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