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BG57 DJJ

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

69,747 mi
Last recorded69,747 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 DJJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 69,747 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 69,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 66,705 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside lenses slightly opaque but not seriously affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside & nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 66,702 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside lenses slightly opaque but not seriously affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside & nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 64,785 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 64,785 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 63,185 miles

Front Both front headlights are missing

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nearside rear tire is misshapened

Pass 17 Sep 2020 61,392 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 59,693 miles

Both rear tyres uneven wear

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 59,693 miles

Both rear tyres uneven wear

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 57,655 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 57,651 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 52,376 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 52,376 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 46,181 miles

slight imbalance front and rear brakes

Pass 9 Sep 2015 38,905 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 38,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 31,659 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 26,397 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 22,190 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 19,001 miles

Front Brakes only just met the front brake imbalance requirements (25%)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 19,001 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 14,799 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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BG57 DJJ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BG57 DJJ, 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 DJJ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 20 October 2007.

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