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AR07 UPB

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,603 mi
Last recorded60,603 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 UPB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 60,603 miles

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

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

Parking Brake Reserve Travel Acceptable at Present

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack Area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various Areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 60,204 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension has surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 60,188 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension has surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 58,185 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 55,017 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 54,066 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 52,259 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 50,546 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 47,462 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 47,457 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine management light on

nearside front tyre close to wear limit

rear brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 16 Jul 2012 40,526 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 40,526 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 31,725 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 23,406 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 UPB is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UPB, 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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AR07 UPB is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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