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BL57 FRK

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,327 mi
Last recorded78,327 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 FRK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2022 78,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 70,654 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 60,788 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak on flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s child seats fitted ()

Pass 5 Apr 2019 59,548 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 57,405 miles

Offside Rear slight wheel bearing noise

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 53,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 47,277 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 47,256 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported at front (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated not tested due to brake binding (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 41,238 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 41,231 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 39,861 miles

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

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

Long brake pedal travel detected but brakes fully functional and do not feel spongy

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

Nearside rear brake slightly binding, still able to rotate wheel

Pass 13 Dec 2013 32,536 miles

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

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

front section/flexi exhaust in poor condition/corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2013 32,407 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front section/flexi exhaust in poor condition/corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2012 26,739 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 21,140 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 11,728 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 FRK is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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