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BF07 YLZ

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

69,861 mi
Last recorded69,861 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 YLZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 69,861 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake and suspension components corroded.

Fail 15 Jun 2026 69,843 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 63,269 miles

Minor engine oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserved travel

Rear brake and suspension components corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 63,269 miles

Minor engine oil leak

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

Parking brake lever has little reserved travel

Rear brake and suspension components corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 51,556 miles

All underbody and components corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2023 46,678 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 46,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 42,213 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 39,226 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 39,226 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 32,974 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 32,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2019 28,023 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2019 28,023 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 20,594 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 20,576 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 19,429 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 18,309 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 16,928 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 15,234 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 13,645 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 11,490 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 9,297 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 7,091 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 7,013 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 YLZ 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 72%.

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 YLZ, 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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What year was BF07 YLZ registered?

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

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