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LS08 GZA

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,921 mi
Last recorded46,921 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 GZA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 46,921 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 39,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 24,979 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2023 24,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lens in poor condition. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lens in poor condition. (4.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 24,388 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 23,407 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe - slightly damaged

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox has small leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 21,915 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 21,914 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 21,081 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 21,081 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 20,018 miles

exhaust corroded

play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 14 Feb 2017 18,726 miles

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 15 Feb 2016 17,292 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 15,675 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 14,107 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 11 Feb 2013 12,754 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 11,862 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 11,824 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 17 Feb 2011 9,503 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion to exhaust

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Feb 2011 9,503 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion to exhaust

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 GZA is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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