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BG07 ZRT

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

132,052 mi
Last recorded132,052 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 ZRT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 132,052 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corrosion close to excessive. possible jagged edges.

Fail 1 Sep 2023 132,048 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corrosion close to excessive. possible jagged edges.

Pass 30 Aug 2022 125,422 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 125,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 112,423 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 112,421 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 106,245 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 106,242 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 98,432 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s + n/s (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s + n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s + n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s + n/s (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak.

wheel trims fitted obscured view of full inspection check.

Fail 13 Aug 2019 98,421 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill reinforcement. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill reinforcement. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s + n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s + n/s (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s + n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s + n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s + n/s (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak.

wheel trims fitted obscured view of full inspection check.

Pass 20 Aug 2018 87,656 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Under body components slightly corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2017 77,326 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 77,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 62,935 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 62,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 54,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 42,058 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 42,058 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 34,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 30,711 miles

n/s/f wiper blade torn

Pass 29 Jun 2011 26,395 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper split

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges and starting to crack

o/s/r tyre worn more inner edge

Fail 28 Jun 2011 26,395 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper split

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

o/s/r tyre worn more inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2010 12,593 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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 ZRT is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 ZRT, 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 ZRT is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 25 May 2007.

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