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VO08 GKF

2008 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

32,195 mi
Last recorded32,195 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Matiz41,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 GKF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 32,195 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 32,195 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 29,018 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 27,440 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear beam axle corroded but to excess

passenger rear seat belt not tested due to dog cage in space

Pass 9 Mar 2023 27,113 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 26,506 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 25,616 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 24,503 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 22,597 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 20,783 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 18,382 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 16,011 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 13,921 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 12,715 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 11 Mar 2013 11,372 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 9,939 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 7,832 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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VO08 GKF 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 94.1%.

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 VO08 GKF, 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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What year was VO08 GKF registered?

VO08 GKF is a 2008 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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