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BF57 BXV

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,369 mi
Last recorded61,369 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 BXV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2024 61,369 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 59,335 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 58,610 miles

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

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

Offside Front Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 53,119 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 53,117 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 48,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted ns+os (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 46,430 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 38,842 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 38,838 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 31,996 miles

Front ABS reluctor rings corroded

Front exhaust mtg. bracket corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2016 27,847 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 27,847 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 24,840 miles

ABS reluctor rings on front wheels both have a split in them

REAR n/S AND o/s WHEEL RESISTANCE FELT WHEN TURNED BY HAND , REQUIRES ATTENTION

Fail 29 Sep 2015 24,840 miles

ABS reluctor rings on front wheels both have a split in them

REAR n/S AND o/s WHEEL RESISTANCE FELT WHEN TURNED BY HAND , REQUIRES ATTENTION

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 22,585 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 22,585 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 18,336 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2013 18,336 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 17,467 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 11,286 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 8,851 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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BF57 BXV is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF57 BXV, 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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BF57 BXV is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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