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BG57 CEF

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,580 mi
Last recorded70,580 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 CEF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 70,580 miles

Exhaust mounting defective By flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 70,580 miles

Exhaust mounting defective By flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 67,059 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 62,021 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust flexi pipe corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 56,666 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 56,666 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 51,560 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 44,883 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 38,613 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 38,613 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 33,039 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 25,648 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 20,455 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 15,578 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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BG57 CEF is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BG57 CEF, 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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BG57 CEF is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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