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BD56 ZBC

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

59,639 mi
Last recorded59,639 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 ZBC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 59,639 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake travel high needs adjustment

riper work cover in under seal

Fail 17 Oct 2025 59,635 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer side sill holed (poor repair) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake travel high needs adjustment

Fail 26 Sep 2025 59,526 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Sill. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 56,886 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 56,886 miles

Offside Front Lower 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))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 52,737 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 52,737 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 47,962 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 47,962 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 43,520 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 43,518 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 38,845 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 36,042 miles

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 36,042 miles

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

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

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 33,229 miles

Nearside Front side wall cracked

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 31,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slight deterioration

Fail 4 Apr 2017 31,887 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre slight deterioration

Pass 21 Jan 2016 31,674 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 30,032 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 27,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 24,379 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 21,214 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 17,084 miles

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

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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BD56 ZBC is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BD56 ZBC, 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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BD56 ZBC is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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