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BJ57 FLV

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,332 mi
Last recorded54,332 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 FLV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 54,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 54,303 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system leaking from the back off the drum (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 47,248 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 43,025 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LIGHT ON

Fail 30 Jan 2017 43,024 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 2 Feb 2016 41,311 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 41,274 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 39,261 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 37,420 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 37,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 35,219 miles

rear brakes noisy

Fail 7 Mar 2013 35,219 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brakes noisy

Pass 12 Mar 2012 32,658 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 29,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 Sep 2010 27,353 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres wearing close to limit of 1.6mm

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 FLV is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FLV, 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 FLV is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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