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BJ07 VXL

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

67,365 mi
Last recorded67,365 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 VXL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 67,365 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 67,365 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 61,293 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 54,715 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 51,080 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 51,075 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 47,840 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2016 47,840 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 42,816 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front road wheel damage and some distortion

offside rear tyre worn on edge and cracking

Fail 28 Apr 2015 42,808 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front road wheel damage and some distortion

offside rear brake effort low

offside rear tyre worn on edge and cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2014 37,160 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust bracket broke.

rear tyres starting to crack/perish.

Fail 16 Apr 2014 37,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust bracket broke.

rear tyres starting to crack/perish.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 31,612 miles

rear tyres age cracked

Fail 25 Apr 2013 31,612 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear tyres age cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2012 25,528 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 25,527 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 20,873 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 15,937 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side front tyre has cuts in sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply cord

Fail 15 Apr 2010 15,937 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side front tyre has cuts in sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply cord

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 VXL 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 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VXL, 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 VXL registered?

BJ07 VXL is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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