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AP07 FFA

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

60,826 mi
Last recorded60,826 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 FFA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2025 60,826 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 49,742 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount, dash cam and air freshener. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective excessive play in bush ()

reverse light not working

Fail 17 Dec 2024 49,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working drivers side (3.5 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount, dash cam and air freshener. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective excessive play in bush ()

reverse light not working

Pass 22 Dec 2023 45,303 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2023 45,303 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 44,190 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 May 2019 40,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2019 40,479 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 37,892 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 36,463 miles

Front exhaust mounting fractured but sill considered adequately supported

Pass 17 May 2016 35,111 miles

Slight binding n/s r brake.

Pass 16 May 2015 32,995 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 28,068 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 25,627 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 24,076 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 22,073 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 20,242 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 20,242 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 20,141 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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AP07 FFA is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AP07 FFA, 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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AP07 FFA is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 8 March 2007.

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