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BF57 BYK

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

36,661 mi
Last recorded36,661 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 BYK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 36,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 36,661 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 35,888 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 35,124 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front TYRE WALL SHOWING SPLITS + CRACKS OLD TYRE 2011

Fail 30 Jan 2020 35,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front TYRE WALL SHOWING SPLITS + CRACKS OLD TYRE 2011

Pass 17 Jan 2019 34,396 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 32,901 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 32,900 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 27,457 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 26,763 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

frnt flexi exhaust slightly deteriorated

osr wheel slight binding

Fail 28 Aug 2013 22,490 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 22,490 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 18,537 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 18,537 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 15,102 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 11,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 BYK is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BYK, 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 BYK is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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