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BF57 BYR

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,234 mi
Last recorded88,234 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 BYR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2020 88,234 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear axle bushes cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2019 80,454 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Jul 2018 70,671 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jul 2017 61,704 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jul 2017 61,704 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 50,748 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 50,748 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 40,263 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 40,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 29,687 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 29,687 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 17,735 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cut in the nearside front tyre, no cords or bulges visable.

Pass 31 Jul 2012 5,395 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 5,005 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 4,328 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 BYR is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BYR, 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 BYR is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 8 September 2007.

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