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BJ57 YPK

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,012 mi
Last recorded54,012 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 YPK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 54,012 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 54,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 42,472 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 42,472 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2018 41,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 28 Jul 2017 35,610 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 34,020 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both warped slightly (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 34,020 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect wrong pattern (1.8.A.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both warped slightly (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 30,769 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 25,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Oct 2014 25,780 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Oct 2013 21,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Oct 2012 18,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 18,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2011 15,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2010 10,787 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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BJ57 YPK is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Black 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 YPK, 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 YPK is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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