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GV08 SPZ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,545 mi
Last recorded81,545 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 SPZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2021 81,545 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault osf abs sensor fitted upside down (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top not attached to body (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlight poor image

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all four (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 81,543 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

car over heating

Pass 11 Nov 2020 67,335 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 67,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 42,269 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 42,263 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 28,565 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow flexi pipe area (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also cracked and badly perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also cracked and badly perished (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2017 23,649 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 May 2016 19,817 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 19,066 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 12,676 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 5,981 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 4,162 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 3,877 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 SPZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SPZ, 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 SPZ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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