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ML08 GYJ

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

60,808 mi
Last recorded60,808 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 GYJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 60,808 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 58,070 miles

Both front anti roll bar bushes perished

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 52,847 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 50,909 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wheel trims fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2023 50,904 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Front to rear sill excess corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Osf/Nsf recommend replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 46,497 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 43,706 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 41,278 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 41,264 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 38,440 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective advise replace (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 35,376 miles

Front wiper blades are deteriorated slightly, recommend replace

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint almost to excess, recommend replace ASAP (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 32,769 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly, advise further inspection/adjust

Pass 19 Apr 2016 29,730 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 27,133 miles

rear offside and nearside brakes are binding slightly, advise further inspection/adjust

Pass 6 May 2014 23,936 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 20,437 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2013 20,437 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 17,089 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside wiper blades starting to deteriorate, recomend replace

Pass 12 May 2011 12,564 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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ML08 GYJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ML08 GYJ, 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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ML08 GYJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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