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GX08 MKV

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

49,092 mi
Last recorded49,092 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 MKV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 49,092 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 49,092 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mill (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 47,649 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 46,265 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Slight handbrake travel

Fail 1 Nov 2023 46,265 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Slight handbrake travel

Pass 15 Nov 2022 44,635 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear axle corroded/axle bushes worn

Fail 15 Nov 2022 44,635 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear axle corroded/axle bushes worn

Pass 17 Nov 2021 43,091 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 40,875 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 40,874 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 38,636 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 38,478 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 37,487 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 35,014 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 31,866 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 28,619 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nails in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 25,628 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 25,628 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 22,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 18,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2011 14,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 MKV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc 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 MKV, 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 MKV registered?

GX08 MKV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is GX08 MKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX08 MKV 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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