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BJ07 UMY

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

49,169 mi
Last recorded49,169 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 UMY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 49,169 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 13 Mar 2025 48,242 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 47,549 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 45,763 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 44,021 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axel beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 42,402 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 42,402 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 41,457 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 37,843 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 37,843 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 34,366 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 34,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 30,683 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 27,774 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 24,580 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 21,265 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2013 17,987 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 15,235 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 11,962 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 8,896 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 UMY is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UMY, 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 UMY is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 20 April 2007.

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