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BJ07 VTU

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,540 mi
Last recorded48,540 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 VTU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 48,540 miles

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

General corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 44,763 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 41,447 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jan 2022 39,146 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 35,675 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 35,675 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 35,393 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 35,393 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 34,758 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 34,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 33,901 miles

slight wear in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 10 Aug 2016 32,791 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low inner edge

Fail 10 Aug 2015 31,744 miles

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

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Aug 2015 31,744 miles

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 28 May 2014 30,563 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 May 2013 28,971 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 28,971 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre side wall starting to split

offside rear tyre side wall starting to split

Pass 16 May 2012 24,736 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 18,095 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 12,243 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 VTU 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 75%.

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 VTU, 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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What year was BJ07 VTU registered?

BJ07 VTU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 June 2007.

Is BJ07 VTU safe to buy?

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