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BG07 ZSE

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

34,981 mi
Last recorded34,981 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 ZSE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 34,981 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 31,118 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 31,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 28,489 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 25,708 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 25,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 21,666 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 21,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 18,021 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 18,021 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 14,614 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 14,614 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2018 11,793 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Jun 2018 11,788 miles

All direction indicators not working N/S/Front, O/s/Front, N/s/Rear, O/S/Rear indicators. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Nov 2015 10,162 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 10,162 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both. (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 8,972 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 6,010 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 2,598 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 1,511 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 ZSE is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZSE, 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 ZSE is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 15 May 2007.

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