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LS08 GZF

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,751 mi
Last recorded69,751 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 GZF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 69,751 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 69,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 67,362 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 67,345 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2017 63,660 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise ; offside rear handbrake performance slightly low

Fail 19 Sep 2017 63,660 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise ; offside rear handbrake performance slightly low

Pass 7 Sep 2016 55,330 miles

advise : front brake pads and discs close to limits

Pass 7 Sep 2015 47,575 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 47,573 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 44,734 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Oct 2014 44,734 miles

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 7 Nov 2013 39,111 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 39,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 33,934 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 25,347 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 18,103 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 GZF 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 62.5%.

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 LS08 GZF, 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 LS08 GZF registered?

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

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