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BN57 BFF

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

80,531 mi
Last recorded80,531 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 BFF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 80,531 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 76,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 76,891 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 67,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 67,422 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 62,287 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 62,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 57,261 miles

front exhaust mounting broken

Fail 30 Nov 2016 57,261 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 30 Oct 2015 53,202 miles

Child seats fitted both nearside and offside rears

EML light on

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm and has cuts in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front relucter ring broken for abs pickup

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2015 53,189 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Child seats fitted both nearside and offside rears

EML light on

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm and has cuts in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front relucter ring broken for abs pickup

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2014 46,201 miles

child seats fitted to the offside and nearside rear, not allowing full inspection of the adult belts.

exhaust front section supporting bracket broken.

minor splits on the inner side wall of the nearside front tyre.

offside front ABS RING on cv joint deteriorated

offside rear tyre heavily perished/cracking

Fail 20 Feb 2014 46,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

child seats fitted to the offside and nearside rear, not allowing full inspection of the adult belts.

exhaust front section supporting bracket broken.

minor splits on the inner side wall of the nearside front tyre.

offside front ABS RING on cv joint deteriorated

offside rear tyre heavily perished/cracking

Pass 28 Jan 2013 39,923 miles

Unable to inspect adult Nearside Rear Seat belt - child seat fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2013 39,921 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Unable to inspect adult Nearside Rear Seat belt - child seat fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2011 30,042 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 23,774 miles

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

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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BN57 BFF is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BN57 BFF, 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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BN57 BFF is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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