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BG57 GUA

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

31,099 mi
Last recorded31,099 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 GUA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 31,099 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 30,338 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Aug 2018 28,131 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal travel

Fail 10 Aug 2018 28,131 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal travel

Pass 28 Jul 2017 25,213 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 25,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 22,350 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 22,328 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fuel filter corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 19,239 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 19,233 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 15,526 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel filter corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 15,526 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel filter corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 14,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front wiper blade split at end but clears screen effectively

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2013 14,385 miles

nearside front wiper blade split at end but clears screen effectively

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2012 13,030 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre cracking but not down core

Pass 14 Sep 2011 12,018 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 9,421 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

screw in edge of o/s rear tyre

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 GUA is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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