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BP07 VCV

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,899 mi
Last recorded101,899 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP07 VCV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 May 2018 101,899 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed osr and nsr slight frey (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 93,112 miles

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

both rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 27 May 2016 86,620 miles

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

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

under vehicle fuel filter corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 84,244 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 84,244 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 84,023 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

Pass 15 Mar 2013 84,023 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

Fail 30 Jul 2012 77,496 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 30 Jul 2012 77,496 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 Aug 2011 65,717 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 65,715 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 50,743 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VCV is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BP07 VCV, 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 VCV is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 July 2007.

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