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GV08 SRU

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,923 mi
Last recorded49,923 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 SRU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 49,923 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 49,923 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 42,989 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 33,550 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 23,822 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 14,760 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 10,460 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 10,450 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 10,291 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 10,035 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 9,762 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 9,419 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 9,128 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 8,708 miles

power steering pump oily

Fail 9 May 2014 8,708 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

power steering pump oily

Pass 1 May 2013 8,412 miles

steering rack oily

Pass 17 May 2012 8,071 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 7,740 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 SRU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV08 SRU registered?

GV08 SRU is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 May 2008.

Is GV08 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV08 SRU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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