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BF07 ZWJ

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

69,495 mi
Last recorded69,495 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 ZWJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2019 69,495 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Under inflated. (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 65,175 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 65,174 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear sealtbelt does not lock in place

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

could not check rear central seatbelt operation

Pass 18 Jan 2017 60,416 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 60,416 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 56,138 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 56,138 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 51,081 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 51,081 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 44,086 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 35,190 miles

EML on

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 35,190 miles

EML on

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 27,654 miles

EMLon

Pass 6 Apr 2011 18,872 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 18,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 7,533 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 ZWJ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Green with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ZWJ, 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 ZWJ registered?

BF07 ZWJ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 22 May 2007.

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