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BG07 UDY

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

98,934 mi
Last recorded98,934 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 UDY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2020 98,934 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded by rear suspension component. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component leaking power steering leaking. (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear upper shocker bushes worn. (5.3.2 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of brake disc heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both rear inner wheel arches and rear chassis corroding.

o/s rear outer sill corroding.

Pass 15 Jan 2019 97,382 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes running from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 92,243 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

chip in screen

marks on screen

sills rusty

slight weep on pas system

Fail 20 Feb 2018 92,241 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

chip in screen

marks on screen

sills rusty

slight footbrake travel

slight weep on pas system

Pass 21 Feb 2017 87,678 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 79,928 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 24 Feb 2016 79,927 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking centre of rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 68,694 miles

CHILD SEAT LOCATED NSR

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 68,694 miles

CHILD SEAT LOCATED NSR

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 51,952 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 51,030 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front exhaust deteriated

limited inspection to nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2012 40,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

limited inspection to n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2012 40,701 miles

limited inspection to n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2011 31,120 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 31,120 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 28,942 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 26,713 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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BG07 UDY is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BG07 UDY, 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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BG07 UDY is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 12 May 2007.

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