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BF57 BZP

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,078 mi
Last recorded93,078 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 BZP
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 93,078 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 93,078 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 87,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 79,402 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 May 2023 79,402 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 68,706 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 61,004 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 50,260 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 49,613 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 49,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 48,264 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

fuel filter slightly corroded

Pass 24 May 2016 45,698 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 42,699 miles

exhaust pipe slightly corroded at front

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 42,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust pipe slightly corroded at front

Pass 23 Jun 2014 33,035 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 20,252 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 13,737 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 11,996 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 6,570 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 BZP is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BZP, 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 BZP is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 18 December 2007.

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