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ML08 GZC

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

28,066 mi
Last recorded28,066 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Chevrolet
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 GZC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 28,066 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 28,060 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 99% out of balance (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2023 27,657 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 27,203 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 26,577 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 26,571 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2020 25,959 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 25,068 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 23,967 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 22,338 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 20,444 miles

OVERALL BRAKE CHECK

Fail 9 Jun 2016 20,443 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

OVERALL BRAKE CHECK

Pass 17 Jun 2015 17,570 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 14,103 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2013 10,834 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

os front tyre has slight perishing

Pass 14 Jun 2012 7,963 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 6,260 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 GZC is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Black 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 GZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML08 GZC registered?

ML08 GZC is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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