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DS07 ZFG

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,653 mi
Last recorded30,653 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS07 ZFG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 30,653 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated in sealant (1.1.11 (c))

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

under body and all suspension components coated in sealant

Pass 18 Jun 2024 30,118 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated in sealant (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 29,635 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in sealant (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 29,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

both front shockers corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2022 29,120 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

both front shockers corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2021 28,486 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 27,265 miles

vehicle is under sealed

Fail 16 Jun 2020 27,265 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

vehicle is under sealed

Pass 8 Jul 2019 25,589 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 25,588 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside slight play steering rack end

Pass 17 Jul 2018 24,216 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 24,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 23,348 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 23,346 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 22,565 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 22,565 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 21,636 miles

exhaust front mounting bracket broken but exhaust still secure

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and approaching legal limit

slight blow from exhaust front flex

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 15 Jul 2015 21,634 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust front mounting bracket broken but exhaust still secure

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and approaching legal limit

rear wiper torn

slight blow from exhaust front flex

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 14 Jul 2014 20,541 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 20,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 18,741 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 16,960 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 14,261 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 11,747 miles

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

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 ZFG is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc 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 DS07 ZFG, 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 ZFG is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 July 2007.

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