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BJ07 VUG

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

52,540 mi
Last recorded52,540 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 VUG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 52,540 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 51,443 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 51,521 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 50,530 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 48,767 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 46,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2020 44,786 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 41,687 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 39,912 miles

both rear tyre walls perishing

Pass 19 Jun 2017 38,536 miles

Rear tyre walls perishing

Fail 19 Jun 2017 38,504 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear tyre walls perishing

Pass 21 Jun 2016 37,193 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 37,192 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 34,661 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 31,324 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 31,324 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 27,740 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 23,947 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 23,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 19,747 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 13,896 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 VUG is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VUG, 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 VUG registered?

BJ07 VUG is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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The MOT history for BJ07 VUG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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