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OV08 GKP

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,381 mi
Last recorded91,381 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 GKP
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 91,381 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 91,381 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 79,395 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 72,132 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall has slight damage

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 72,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall has slight damage

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 64,222 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges,offside close to exposing chords.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre perished/spliting and worn close to the legal limit

Slight bind from offside and nearside rear brakes.

Fail 31 Mar 2015 64,222 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges,offside close to exposing chords.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre perished/spliting and worn close to the legal limit

Slight bind from offside and nearside rear brakes.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 56,171 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 56,171 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 44,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre has cut in it but not down to cords.

offside rear tyre slightly perished.

Fail 12 Mar 2013 44,027 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre has cut in it but not down to cords.

offside rear tyre slightly perished.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 37,747 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 31,620 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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OV08 GKP 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 61.5%.

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

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