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BN57 HNJ

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

13,709 mi
Last recorded13,709 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 HNJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 13,709 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 13,504 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 13,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 13,311 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 13,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 13,082 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 13,068 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged ring (1.6 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 12,802 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

Rear drum back plate corroded

fuel filter corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2021 12,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 12,435 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2019 11,857 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 11,195 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 10,485 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 9,690 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 8,798 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 8,798 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 7,824 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 6,940 miles

o/s/rear brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Mar 2012 5,988 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 5,120 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 4,448 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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BN57 HNJ 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 81%.

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 BN57 HNJ, 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 BN57 HNJ registered?

BN57 HNJ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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