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BF57 BYB

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,388 mi
Last recorded76,388 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 BYB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 76,388 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2026 76,386 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 64,804 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 May 2025 64,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 May 2024 52,305 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 May 2024 52,305 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 May 2023 37,027 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 May 2023 37,027 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 21,868 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 21,868 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 15,217 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 14,725 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 14,502 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 13,847 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 13,847 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 16 Feb 2017 12,449 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 8,095 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 7,770 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 7,192 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 6,476 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 5,551 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 4,466 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 BYB is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BF57 BYB, 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 BF57 BYB registered?

BF57 BYB is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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