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GV08 VSC

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

55,722 mi
Last recorded55,722 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 VSC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 55,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 54,539 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 53,239 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 51,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 50,376 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 49,941 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 47,940 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge 155/65r13

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 45,775 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 43,077 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 40,950 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 37,421 miles

nearside rear tyre tread lifting 155/65/13

Pass 29 Jul 2016 33,362 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wiper blade & rear blade poor

Pass 1 Aug 2015 28,291 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 4 Aug 2014 24,175 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 18,108 miles

goodride radial sp06 155/65/13

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 23 Jul 2012 13,481 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 9,311 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 VSC is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VSC, 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 VSC registered?

GV08 VSC is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is GV08 VSC safe to buy?

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