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DS57 LYA

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

50,668 mi
Last recorded50,668 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 LYA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 50,668 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 50,668 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure not mounted correctly (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 46,625 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Jun 2019 46,625 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Jun 2018 43,427 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 43,427 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 40,706 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 37,852 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

rear seats folded unable to test adult seat belts

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 3 Jun 2016 37,843 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

rear seats folded unable to test adult seat belts

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 16 Apr 2015 31,165 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 31,165 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 27,732 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 27,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 25,480 miles

Exhaust front pipe bracket has come adrift but system adequately supported.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 22,182 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 19,427 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 19,341 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 LYA is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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