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DS57 LXU

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,219 mi
Last recorded31,219 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 LXU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 31,219 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner wheel to steering rack slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wiper blade split on end & slightly smears the screen

Offside Rear wheel bearing very slight play

Fail 9 Nov 2015 31,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner wheel to steering rack slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wiper blade split on end & slightly smears the screen

Pass 11 Sep 2014 27,023 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 27,023 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

slight bind to both rear brakes

Fail 17 Oct 2013 20,793 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Oct 2013 20,793 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Oct 2012 15,277 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 11,106 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 7,620 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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DS57 LXU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 DS57 LXU, 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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What year was DS57 LXU registered?

DS57 LXU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is DS57 LXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS57 LXU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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