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BL07 UUM

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,559 mi
Last recorded38,559 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 UUM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 38,559 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (sump area /sump corroded) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (backing deteriorating) (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both offside and nearside rear main pipes close to rear backing plates) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 38,556 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (detected on shaker plates) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (sump area /sump corroded) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test (air freshener removed from interior mirror) ()

Central Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (backing deteriorating) (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp not working (replaced bulb) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (blade rubber split/ Replaced with new) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both offside and nearside rear main pipes close to rear backing plates) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 33,959 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 33,956 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 30,245 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test (air freshener removed from interior mirror) ()

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (rear beam axle but could not be holed at time of test) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 30,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (detected on shaker plates) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test (air freshener removed from interior mirror) ()

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (rear beam axle but could not be holed at time of test) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 27,167 miles

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

Rear n/s and o/s tyre cracking

flexi section of exhaust wearing

Fail 2 Dec 2020 27,167 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear n/s and o/s tyre cracking

flexi section of exhaust wearing

Pass 19 Nov 2019 25,974 miles

Nearside front lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 15 Nov 2018 24,167 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 21,027 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 21,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 18,573 miles

Central exhaust mount detached

Offside Front abs ring slight split

Pass 26 Oct 2015 15,901 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 13,770 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 13,770 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 9,982 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 7,198 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 7,006 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 6,139 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 5,165 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 UUM is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UUM, 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 UUM is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 19 July 2007.

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