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BP57 DHJ

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,701 mi
Last recorded98,701 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 DHJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 98,701 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 98,699 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 92,012 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 92,012 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 81,514 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 80,460 miles

Nearside Rear brake requires attention lower effort than o\s

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 77,943 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 73,461 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 68,408 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 65,875 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 65,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 63,302 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 63,286 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 59,140 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 59,106 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2013 53,891 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 53,891 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 44,822 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 34,897 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 34,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 24,050 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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BP57 DHJ 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 66.7%.

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 BP57 DHJ, 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 BP57 DHJ registered?

BP57 DHJ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 December 2007.

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