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DE07 BHU

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

34,768 mi
Last recorded34,768 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE07 BHU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 May 2025 34,768 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn BOTH IN LOWER CONTROL ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BY SIDE OFF THE TANK (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 33,666 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 32,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pre flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2022 31,285 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi, only just met emissions limit (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pre flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 30,411 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 29,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jun 2019 28,757 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering rack and boot damp (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 28,754 miles

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering rack and boot damp (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Unable to check rear tires

Rear Unable to check rear wheel bearings

Pass 13 Jun 2018 27,332 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 27,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 23,843 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 19,791 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 11,921 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 8,581 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 6,244 miles

rear wiper torn

Pass 23 Apr 2012 4,057 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 2,825 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 2,825 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 2,337 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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DE07 BHU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DE07 BHU, 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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DE07 BHU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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