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CU07 BFL

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

51,341 mi
Last recorded51,341 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU07 BFL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 51,341 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 51,341 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 49,360 miles

Outer sills rusty

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 49,360 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Outer sills rusty

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 38,801 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle under body coated

Fail 5 Oct 2020 38,710 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment or seized (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked and uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2019 33,558 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 33,557 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 29,640 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATES VERY RUSTY

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS RUSTY

Fail 20 Apr 2018 29,636 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATES VERY RUSTY

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS RUSTY

DOORS, STIFF OPERATION

Pass 20 Jul 2015 28,433 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 25,988 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 23,450 miles

exhaust rusty

front and rear suspension rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2012 20,441 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2011 17,490 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 13,487 miles

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

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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CU07 BFL is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CU07 BFL, 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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CU07 BFL is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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