CarVerify

Free Car Check

OV08 GKN

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,858 mi
Last recorded106,858 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Chevrolet
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 GKN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2020 106,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 96,745 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 91,520 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 84,436 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 84,436 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre heavily worn on inner edge and has nail in tread

Pass 7 Mar 2016 74,495 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn to 3mm and heavily worn on inner edge close to exposing cords

Fail 1 Mar 2016 74,218 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

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

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn to 3mm and heavily worn on inner edge close to exposing cords

Fail 4 Mar 2015 63,008 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 63,008 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 51,110 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 40,138 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 29,130 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 20,489 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
Full Chevrolet Matiz reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OV08 GKN is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OV08 GKN, 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

How do I check the history of OV08 GKN?

You can check the full history of OV08 GKN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OV08 GKN registered?

OV08 GKN is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is OV08 GKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV08 GKN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OV08 GKN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OV08 GKN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.