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AR07 HMG

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

49,747 mi
Last recorded49,747 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 HMG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 49,747 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 49,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 45,153 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 45,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Unable to carry out full inspection of wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Unable to carry out full inspection of wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/6014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/6014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/6014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 44,638 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and center (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2022 44,250 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 43,814 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 43,768 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 43,471 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 41,941 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 41,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 39,811 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 36,756 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 28,851 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 28,203 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 28,202 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour side light. (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour side light. (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in.

exhaust front pipe mounting bracket is excessively corroded and is adrift.

Pass 29 Aug 2015 28,114 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 19,187 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 19,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 14,456 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 8,780 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 6,516 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 1,095 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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AR07 HMG is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AR07 HMG, 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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What year was AR07 HMG registered?

AR07 HMG is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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The MOT history for AR07 HMG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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