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DS07 ECJ

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,056 mi
Last recorded72,056 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS07 ECJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 72,056 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front strut top mount play

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill strong advise (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 72,056 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front strut top mount play

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill strong advise (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 71,982 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat Switch detached, fallen behind dashboard (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer edge to central tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Hanging items on interior mirror & suction mount phone holder on screen offside ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 63,970 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 63,825 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2021 49,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2021 49,127 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 39,841 miles

Park Brake Has Little Reserve Travel

Rear Shocker Bushes Worn have slight play

Fail 17 Apr 2020 39,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Park Brake Has Little Reserve Travel

Rear Shocker Bushes Worn have slight play

Pass 27 Jun 2019 38,270 miles

Nearside Front tyre Getting low / Close to legal limit

Nearside Front tyre Low

Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight play

Park Brake Has Little Reserve Travel

Fail 27 Jun 2019 38,270 miles

Nearside Front tyre Getting low / Close to legal limit

Nearside Front tyre Low

Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight play

Park Brake Has Little Reserve Travel

Registration plate incorrect Replaced metal plates with correct ones from boot. Ones fitted non reflective not correct standard (0.1 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 37,220 miles

Nearside Front N/S/F Wheel is damaged on the inside edge

Nearside Rear N/S/R shocker is worn

Offside Rear O/S/R Shocker is worn

Pass 17 Jun 2017 22,308 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 21,290 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 20,486 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 19,560 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 19,560 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 19,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 18,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 17,445 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 16,844 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 ECJ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DS07 ECJ, 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 ECJ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 15 June 2007.

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