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AJ07 YRZ

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,000 mi
Last recorded84,000 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 YRZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 84,000 miles

Central Rear Seats folded, safety belts not tested.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 83,993 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seats folded, safety belts not tested.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 82,593 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 82,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 80,253 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel filter corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2022 77,972 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 71,144 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 70,489 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 69,805 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 68,282 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 65,805 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 65,791 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged cv (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged cv (3.4.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 62,536 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 57,425 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 51,748 miles

NSR tyre wearing thin on outer edge

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 48,015 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 42,543 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 37,037 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2010 29,605 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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AJ07 YRZ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 AJ07 YRZ, 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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AJ07 YRZ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 May 2007.

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