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DS07 DFO

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

42,556 mi
Last recorded42,556 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS07 DFO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 42,556 miles

Nearside Front headlight lens deteriorated

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

Offside Front headlight lens deteriorated

Fail 28 Jan 2026 42,556 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front headlight lens deteriorated

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

Offside Front headlight lens deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2025 36,502 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 36,502 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear section of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 33,302 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 33,302 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 29,405 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 29,405 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside, outer sidewalls slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 26,996 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust hangar broken

Pass 30 Dec 2020 26,361 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 26,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 24,722 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexi pipe webbing deteriorated

front exhaust mount corroded/deteriorated

smaller sized tyres fitted across front axle than rear axle

Pass 5 Jul 2018 23,473 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe webbing deteriorated

offside front tyre cracking/splitting or perishing

smaller sized tyres fitted across front axle than fitted across rear axle

Pass 8 Jun 2017 22,003 miles

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of perishing on sidewalls replace asap

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test item from sun visor ()

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of perishing on sidewalls replace asap

Fail 8 Jun 2017 22,003 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of perishing on sidewalls replace asap

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test item from sun visor ()

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of perishing on sidewalls replace asap

Pass 6 Jul 2016 21,002 miles

uneavan wear at n/s rear tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2015 19,163 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 17,507 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 15,827 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 14,243 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 12,425 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 12,420 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 10,672 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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DS07 DFO is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DS07 DFO, 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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DS07 DFO is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 15 June 2007.

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