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BJ57 FLL

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,035 mi
Last recorded121,035 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 FLL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 121,035 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion on outer sills

rear bumper damaged

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2020 121,035 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear (4.7.2 (a))

corrosion on outer sills

rear bumper damaged

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2019 116,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 116,072 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 112,460 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 112,330 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 107,399 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 107,396 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 97,705 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 97,502 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 86,524 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 79,541 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 70,505 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 50,683 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear tyre wearing low, 3mm

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 37,745 miles

rear tyres beginning to wear low

Fail 14 Sep 2010 37,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres beginning to wear 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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BJ57 FLL is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BJ57 FLL, 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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BJ57 FLL is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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