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BD07 LXO

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

72,727 mi
Last recorded72,727 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD07 LXO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2021 72,727 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Filter Showing Corrsion

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Light Corrosion To Inner Sill

Smell Of Fuel But No Visible Leaks

Pass 22 Jul 2019 69,997 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front shock absorber casings corroded

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

general underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2019 69,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side / suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

both side front shockers corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2018 65,657 miles

general under body corrosion

slight play in nearside and offside front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Oct 2016 61,554 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn low

Nearside Rear tyre worn low

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn low & on edges

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 61,554 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn low

Nearside Rear tyre worn low

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn low & on edges

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 51,544 miles

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

engine light on

Fail 29 Aug 2015 51,534 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

engine light on

Pass 28 Aug 2014 47,311 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 40,291 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 40,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 33,763 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 33,762 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaust corroided

Pass 30 Aug 2011 26,821 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 26,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

objects on mirror and dash removed for tesat

off side front tyre wearing inner edge

tyres cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2010 20,478 miles

slight edge wear both front tyres

slight side wall cut off side rear tyre

Fail 23 Jul 2010 20,478 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight edge wear both front tyres

slight side wall cut off side rear tyre

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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BD07 LXO is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 BD07 LXO, 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 BD07 LXO registered?

BD07 LXO is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 20 June 2007.

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