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BF07 XUL

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

82,408 mi
Last recorded82,408 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 XUL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 82,408 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners and phone holder removed (obscuring view) ()

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

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

parking brake met requirement but advise adjustment as very little reserve.

Fail 18 Jul 2024 82,408 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners and phone holder removed (obscuring view) ()

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

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

parking brake met requirement but advise adjustment as very little reserve.

Pass 25 Jul 2023 77,006 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Suspension bushes starting to perish

Fail 25 Jul 2023 77,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding plus brake pads breaking up due to heat (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 31 Jan 2022 76,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 76,338 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective 1x mount broken, 2nd mount about to break (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 72,118 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall shows cracking

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall shows cracking

oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2020 68,931 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

auxiliary belts show signs of wear

Fail 31 Jan 2020 68,931 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

auxiliary belts show signs of wear

Pass 29 Jan 2019 64,232 miles

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 29 Jan 2019 64,232 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 16 Jan 2018 60,616 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt c. v. boot worn (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight wear (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 60,616 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated worn (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer ball joint worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt c. v. boot worn (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight wear (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 57,228 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight travel on foot brake

Pass 4 Feb 2016 55,290 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 48,540 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 48,532 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion exhaust slight leak front flexible n/s/f tyre wall kerbed front brake discs ridged worn surface corrosion various steel brake pipes stone chips in windsreen front bumper cracked bottom

Pass 7 Jul 2014 42,102 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 41,908 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 33,714 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 28,298 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 28,298 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 21,899 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 15,388 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 14,394 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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BF07 XUL is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BF07 XUL, 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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BF07 XUL is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 5 April 2007.

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