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BF07 XUW

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,820 mi
Last recorded92,820 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 XUW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 92,820 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 91,269 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 91,256 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 89,503 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 83,043 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 74,115 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 74,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 65,676 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 58,837 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 58,837 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 47,344 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 47,344 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 33,352 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 5 Mar 2014 33,352 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2013 19,219 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 14,944 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 14,944 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 10,557 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 6,769 miles

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

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 XUW is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XUW, 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 XUW is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 9 March 2007.

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