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A8 GSP

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

43,870 mi
Last recorded43,870 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 GSP
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 43,870 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 43,861 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pedal has little reserved travel

Pass 25 Mar 2025 42,301 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 42,301 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 41,008 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 40,961 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 39,463 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 39,463 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 37,809 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 37,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 36,755 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 35,979 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 34,855 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 34,855 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2018 33,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 33,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 32,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 31,650 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 30,256 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 28,806 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 27,807 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 26,850 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 24,961 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 24,960 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 17,697 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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A8 GSP is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2007 Chevrolet Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 39,823 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 A8 GSP, 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 19 years old, this Chevrolet Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A8 GSP is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 14 May 2007.

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