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GV08 SSJ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,353 mi
Last recorded81,353 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 SSJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 81,353 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 79,253 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 76,026 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 76,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155 65 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155 65 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2023 68,453 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight play in offside front steering rack.

Fail 6 Feb 2023 68,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight play in offside front steering rack.

Pass 31 Jan 2022 61,444 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 60,844 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2020 52,850 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2020 52,849 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested.

Pass 20 Apr 2019 44,029 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2019 44,028 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 36,665 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 28,178 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 22,542 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 22,439 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

low brake pedal

Pass 9 Apr 2015 17,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2014 11,459 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 9,628 miles

presenter advises me the mileage should be 19628 as the milometer has a fault

Pass 11 May 2012 8,791 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 7,306 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 7,306 miles

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

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 SSJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SSJ, 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 SSJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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