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BJ07 VXG

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

74,596 mi
Last recorded74,596 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 VXG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 74,596 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 74,583 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 70,538 miles

Central Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 63,655 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 59,431 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 59,431 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 59,067 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 58,757 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 58,757 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 48,313 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 48,313 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 40,277 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 33,373 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 25,976 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 25,976 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 18,045 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2014 10,913 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 9,599 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 7,638 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 7,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 5,578 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 3,461 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 3,201 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 VXG is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VXG, 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 VXG registered?

BJ07 VXG is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 11 May 2007.

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The MOT history for BJ07 VXG shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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