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BG57 DJO

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

32,277 mi
Last recorded32,277 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 DJO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 32,277 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear axle corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 31,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1556513 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front abs rings corroded

centre exhaust bracket broken

fuel filter corroded

rear axle corroded

sump corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2024 30,635 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

front shock absorbers casing corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2024 30,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

front shock absorbers casing corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2023 29,845 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 29,203 miles

o/s/f suspension arm, suspension components, brake back plates, underside all have advanced corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2022 29,201 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/f suspension arm, suspension components, brake back plates, underside all have advanced corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2021 28,180 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension arm corroded and weakened

Offside Front suspension arm corroded and weakened

Pass 19 Aug 2020 27,280 miles

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

rear axle and suspension components have advanced corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2019 25,824 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 25,824 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 24,966 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 24,388 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 23,853 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre pressure looks low

Fail 9 Aug 2016 23,853 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre pressure looks low

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 23,296 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 21,789 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 21,786 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 20,835 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2012 19,458 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 18,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 9,868 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 DJO is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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