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BF07 YLR

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,170 mi
Last recorded73,170 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 YLR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 73,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 73,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 71,847 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 68,909 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 60,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

parking brake has only just met the requirements

Pass 21 Mar 2022 50,176 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 47,396 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 45,367 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 45,367 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 40,514 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 40,514 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 38,036 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 34,944 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 32,465 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 28,104 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 24,932 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 21,197 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 17,054 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 11,966 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 YLR is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 BF07 YLR, 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 YLR is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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The MOT history for BF07 YLR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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