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BF57 BYO

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

52,561 mi
Last recorded52,561 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 BYO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 52,561 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

slight under body corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2025 52,561 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

slight under body corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2024 37,804 miles

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))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 37,084 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 33,553 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 31,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing (3mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 30,144 miles

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 29,080 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 28,102 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 26,223 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 23,630 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 21,416 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 21,416 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 19,384 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 19,731 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 15,733 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 13,323 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 11,161 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 8,733 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 8,698 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 6,930 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 BYO is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BYO, 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 BYO registered?

BF57 BYO is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 September 2007.

Is BF57 BYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF57 BYO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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