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BL07 PLF

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,961 mi
Last recorded103,961 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 PLF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 103,961 miles

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

tested in wet conditions

Pass 19 Sep 2023 100,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under body corrded

Fail 19 Sep 2023 100,710 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

under body corrded

Pass 16 Sep 2022 98,382 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 98,382 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 96,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 93,262 miles

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

Tested in wet condition

Pass 27 Feb 2019 89,808 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 84,525 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 84,263 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 83,478 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 7 Jul 2015 83,478 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear wiper split

Pass 23 Jul 2014 68,118 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2014 68,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 53,710 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 53,709 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 40,046 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 17 May 2011 23,105 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 23,074 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 11,080 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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BL07 PLF is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BL07 PLF, 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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BL07 PLF is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 18 July 2007.

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