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BJ07 VXE

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

46,014 mi
Last recorded46,014 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 VXE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 46,014 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

did not lock on rear both service and hand brake

Pass 11 Oct 2024 45,208 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 43,476 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flelxey (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

did not lock on rear both hand brake

Pass 23 Feb 2022 40,397 miles

Underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2021 38,023 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 36,559 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 33,248 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 29,935 miles

Nearside Rear slightly noisy on rotation

Offside Rear slightly noisy on rotation

Fail 20 Feb 2018 29,935 miles

Nearside Rear slightly noisy on rotation

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear slightly noisy on rotation

Pass 25 Feb 2017 27,007 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 28 Jan 2016 23,218 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 21,184 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 17,923 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 14,087 miles

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

near side rear tyre deterioated/ cracking

off side front tyre worn low on edges and cuts in outer sidewall

Fail 18 Mar 2013 14,087 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

near side rear tyre deterioated/ cracking

off side front tyre worn low on edges and cuts in outer sidewall

Pass 28 Mar 2012 12,370 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 10,634 miles

cuts in off side front tyre outer side wall

Fail 1 Apr 2011 10,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

cuts in off side front tyre outer side wall

Pass 7 Apr 2010 8,360 miles

front blades smearing

nsf tyre getting low

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 VXE is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VXE, 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 VXE is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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