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BP07 VAX

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,161 mi
Last recorded66,161 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP07 VAX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2025 66,161 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded towards fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 63,891 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 63,891 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 57,014 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 54,758 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 52,316 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 50,698 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 48,704 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 47,241 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 45,116 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 43,769 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 39,466 miles

The offside rear tyre is out of shape

Pass 29 Jul 2014 35,700 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 31,252 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 26,532 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2012 26,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2011 21,010 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 16,058 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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BP07 VAX is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BP07 VAX, 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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BP07 VAX is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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