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GX08 KYJ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

39,374 mi
Last recorded39,374 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 KYJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 39,374 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 35,411 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 35,410 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 31,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight roughness (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 27,698 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2023 27,698 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 25,099 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 23,832 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 23,832 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 22,398 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 18,884 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Mar 2018 14,924 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 12,834 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 11,618 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 10,749 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 9,387 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 9,387 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2013 8,109 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 6,842 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Mar 2011 5,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 5,408 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 KYJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GX08 KYJ, 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 KYJ registered?

GX08 KYJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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The MOT history for GX08 KYJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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