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BL57 DSZ

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

56,011 mi
Last recorded56,011 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 DSZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 56,011 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper bush slightly worn when off load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear affected (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 55,714 miles

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper bush slightly worn when off load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear affected (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 43,668 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted at limit advise getting looked at damage to inner rim in various places (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dent on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 28,842 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2023 28,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and bold outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 22,699 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 21,757 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 20,319 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 18,788 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 16,986 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 15,240 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 13,721 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 12,249 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 10,247 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 8,627 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 6,817 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 5,069 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 DSZ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DSZ, 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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What year was BL57 DSZ registered?

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

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