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AK57 SWJ

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

32,855 mi
Last recorded32,855 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 SWJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 32,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 32,853 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2023 32,775 miles

Front slight damage to front anti roll bar mounting area but not to considered to exsses

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle has slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2023 32,775 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front slight damage to front anti roll bar mounting area but not to considered to exsses

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle has slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 32,536 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance - VERY almost too excess (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush VERY almost too excess (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively VERY almost too excess (1.2.1 (e))

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

some suspension components front and rear - corroded

Fail 28 May 2022 32,536 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance - VERY almost too excess (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush VERY almost too excess (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively VERY almost too excess (1.2.1 (e))

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

some suspension components front and rear - corroded

Pass 22 May 2021 32,285 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 31,738 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight damage to o/s/f inner wing and inner wheel arch

Pass 30 May 2019 30,039 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 30,039 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 27,382 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 24,626 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 21,188 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 19,768 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 16,930 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 16,930 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2013 15,066 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 13,750 miles

o/s/f inner flitch slight damage

o/s/f x member slight damage

o/s/f chassis to sub fram panel slight damage

Fail 28 May 2012 13,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

o/s/f chassis to sub fram panel slight damage

o/s/f inner flitch slight damage

o/s/f x member slight damage

Pass 26 May 2011 11,146 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 4,042 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 4,042 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AK57 SWJ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 AK57 SWJ, 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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AK57 SWJ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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