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BL07 UUK

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

93,309 mi
Last recorded93,309 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 UUK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 93,309 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Quarter glass shattered (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2020 93,309 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fit correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Quarter glass shattered (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2019 83,601 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 83,601 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 73,974 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 73,963 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2017 71,800 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 71,800 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort on footbrake (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 66,958 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine management light on

Fail 8 Jun 2016 66,958 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine management light on

Pass 22 Jun 2015 59,357 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

Fail 21 Jun 2015 59,357 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 21 Jun 2014 49,736 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 42,399 miles

E.M.L light on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front exhaust mountin broken but systom is still suported

miner oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 42,399 miles

E.M.L light on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust mountin broken but systom is still suported

miner oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2012 32,618 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2012 32,618 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 28,565 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 22,133 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 UUK is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc 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 BL07 UUK, 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 UUK is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 25 July 2007.

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