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DE57 OFG

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,761 mi
Last recorded43,761 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 OFG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 43,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe at rear,going to brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear outer sill dented

Offside Front 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 front to rear brake pipe at rear,going to brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 42,217 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 42,217 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 40,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 38,090 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 38,090 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 34,790 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 34,790 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 32,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 30,293 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 30,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 26,873 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 26,873 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 23,483 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 19,715 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 19,715 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 17,233 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 17,233 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 16,349 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 15,800 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 14,720 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2011 13,596 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 9,022 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 9,022 miles

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

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

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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DE57 OFG is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DE57 OFG, 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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DE57 OFG is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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