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LS08 GZJ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,406 mi
Last recorded98,406 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 GZJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 98,406 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes x4 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 98,349 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes x4 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 93,020 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 85,088 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 85,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 75,167 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 75,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 59,510 miles

Oil leak

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front pipe support bracket broken/corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2012 59,510 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front pipe support bracket broken/corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2011 39,608 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 GZJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GZJ, 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 GZJ registered?

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

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