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GX08 MLV

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,368 mi
Last recorded60,368 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 MLV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2026 60,368 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 59,900 miles

Front under the car suspension area corroded.

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 59,392 miles

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

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

under the car corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2023 58,173 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 56,730 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 54,923 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 53,903 miles

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 21 May 2019 51,739 miles

O/S/R tyre wearing low on inner tread. 155/65/r13-73T

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 16 May 2018 49,727 miles

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 10 May 2017 47,208 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 44,646 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2015 42,380 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 40,561 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

SLIGHT BIND BY HAND FROM REAR BRAKES

Pass 22 May 2013 36,619 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 31,880 miles

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

exhaust system slightly deteriated

Pass 25 May 2011 24,873 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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 MLV is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MLV, 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 MLV registered?

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

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