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GX08 MLK

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

89,314 mi
Last recorded89,314 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 MLK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 89,314 miles

EML light staying on

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2017 89,313 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

EML light staying on

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2016 72,152 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 72,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 56,560 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 56,558 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 40,027 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 40,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 35,004 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 35,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 29,548 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 May 2011 18,890 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2011 18,890 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 MLK is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 MLK, 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 MLK registered?

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

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