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BJ07 UMW

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

36,907 mi
Last recorded36,907 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 UMW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 36,907 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges and close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

both front wings corroded

sump corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2022 36,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges and close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

both front wings corroded

sump corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2021 34,881 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 33,166 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front head light cover starting to mist

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 31,796 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 31,685 miles

Coolant leak sump ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

fuel filter damp with fuel

Pass 6 Jan 2016 27,058 miles

EML light

front exhaust mountain broken

Fail 30 Dec 2015 27,058 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

EML light

front exhaust mountain broken

Pass 11 Dec 2014 19,202 miles

o/s headlight pattern poor

Fail 10 Dec 2014 19,202 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s headlight pattern poor

Pass 18 Dec 2013 11,232 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 8,107 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 6,235 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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BJ07 UMW is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BJ07 UMW, 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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BJ07 UMW is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 18 April 2007.

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