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ML08 GYN

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

49,058 mi
Last recorded49,058 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 GYN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 49,058 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 46,337 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 43,879 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 41,089 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 38,858 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 35,501 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 32,592 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 31,822 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 31,444 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 31,444 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 30,507 miles

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 29 Apr 2014 29,573 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 27,943 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 27,942 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 26,129 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 26,129 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2011 21,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak from sump req reseal

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 GYN is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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