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GX08 KYG

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

51,671 mi
Last recorded51,671 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 KYG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 51,671 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Battery terminal (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 May 2025 46,917 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 46,195 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Bald On Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2024 39,947 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Battery terminal (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 39,947 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure Battery terminal (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 34,104 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 34,038 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% lagging (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2022 27,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1556513 inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 May 2022 27,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1556513 inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 21,268 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 21,268 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 17,104 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 14,815 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 14,254 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 13,611 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 13,611 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 12,859 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 12,070 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 10,974 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 10,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 10,005 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 9,032 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 7,867 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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GX08 KYG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GX08 KYG, 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 GX08 KYG registered?

GX08 KYG is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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