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LS08 GYX

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,396 mi
Last recorded30,396 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 GYX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 30,396 miles

Rear axle beam corroded

fuel filter corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 29,930 miles

Both front A.B.S rings corroded

Both front lower suspension arm tie bar/anti-roll bar bushes cracking/perished

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel filter corroded

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2024 29,930 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both front A.B.S rings corroded

Both front lower suspension arm tie bar/anti-roll bar bushes cracking/perished

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel filter corroded

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2023 29,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bush perishing/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bush perishing/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 29,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bush perishing/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bush perishing/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 27,623 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 27,605 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring snapped (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing not properly tested due to binding brake

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 25,348 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 24,168 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

hand brake long travel

Fail 4 Feb 2020 24,160 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from flexible to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

hand brake long travel

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 23,386 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 23,386 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure pipe bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 22,349 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres perishing slightly

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

front exhaust hanger broken off

Fail 9 Feb 2018 22,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres perishing slightly

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

front exhaust hanger broken off

Pass 7 Mar 2017 21,404 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 20,002 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2015 18,596 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2014 15,580 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 14,177 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 12,692 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 10,779 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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LS08 GYX 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 71.4%.

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 LS08 GYX, 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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LS08 GYX is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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