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DA07 FHJ

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,209 mi
Last recorded135,209 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA07 FHJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2018 135,209 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

clutch cable insecure (fouling gearbox mount)

exhaust system corroded

fuel filter corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2017 133,523 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 133,523 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 131,813 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 130,243 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 130,243 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 119,409 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe is cracked and slightly blowing

n/s/f tyre tread on 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre tread depth on 3mm (limit is 1.6mm)

rear exhaust box support bracket snapped

Fail 20 Nov 2014 119,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front exhaust flexi pipe is cracked and slightly blowing

n/s/f tyre tread on 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre tread depth on 3mm (limit is 1.6mm)

rear exhaust box support bracket snapped

Fail 26 Nov 2013 104,873 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

front exhaust mounting snapped

front flexi exhaust is in poor condition and has slight blow

o/s/f outer cv gator has small pin hole

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 26 Nov 2013 104,873 miles

front exhaust mounting snapped

front flexi exhaust is in poor condition and has slight blow

o/s/f outer cv gator has small pin hole

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Nov 2012 90,047 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres have 2.5mm tread and are worn on the inner edge

slight movement in o/s/f lower suspension arm

Fail 27 Nov 2012 90,047 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres have 2.5mm tread and are worn on the inner edge

slight movement in o/s/f lower suspension arm

Pass 23 Nov 2011 74,639 miles

n/s/f tyre tread depth on 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre tread depth on 2.8mm (limit is 1.6mm)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 58,980 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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DA07 FHJ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DA07 FHJ, 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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DA07 FHJ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 8 June 2007.

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