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BN57 LXG

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

38,986 mi
Last recorded38,986 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 LXG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 38,986 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 38,986 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2017 28,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 28,851 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 26,446 miles

Offside Rear Outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to ply or cords

front exhaust bracket insecure

front exhaust pipe slight deteriation

fuel tank straps slight corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2016 26,446 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to ply or cords

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front (8.2.3)

front exhaust bracket insecure

front exhaust pipe slight deteriation

fuel tank straps slight corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2015 23,226 miles

Both fuel tank straps are corroded slightly

Front lower exhaust pipe bracket broken

Slight leak front pipe exhaust

Fail 7 Sep 2015 23,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outside edge 155 65 13 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both fuel tank straps are corroded slightly

Front lower exhaust pipe bracket broken

Slight leak front pipe exhaust

Pass 16 Sep 2014 20,558 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt

nearside front tyre side wall has cut

offside rear tyre is slightly deteriated

Pass 30 Sep 2013 17,719 miles

advise nearside front wiper blade insecure

Pass 6 Sep 2012 15,289 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 12,906 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 10,396 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 10,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 LXG is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LXG, 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 LXG is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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