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BL57 DSU

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,141 mi
Last recorded89,141 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 DSU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 89,141 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 85,173 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 85,173 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 79,796 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 71,576 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 71,576 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 63,561 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 58,256 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 53,880 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 48,900 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 47,811 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisey.

Pass 26 Oct 2016 46,681 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 46,681 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 45,354 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 43,470 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 38,411 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 32,090 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 31 Oct 2011 25,273 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 17,833 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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BL57 DSU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BL57 DSU, 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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BL57 DSU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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