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BF07 YLY

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

63,015 mi
Last recorded63,015 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 YLY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 63,015 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most brake pipes have varied corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 63,000 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most brake pipes have varied corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 59,323 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 59,323 miles

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 54,786 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 54,786 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 48,878 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 48,817 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a deep cut

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 44,896 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

long footbrake travel

Fail 30 Mar 2016 44,892 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

long footbrake travel

Pass 6 Mar 2015 35,698 miles

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust front flexi armour broken and front mounting adrift

Pass 25 Mar 2014 29,196 miles

wiper blades worn

Pass 25 Mar 2013 22,267 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 14,442 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Apr 2011 6,670 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 6,670 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 3,802 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 YLY is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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