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DS57 LYJ

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,074 mi
Last recorded57,074 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 LYJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2026 57,074 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch anti slip provision missing

Pass 28 Jan 2025 55,871 miles

front suspension corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2024 55,557 miles

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

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

Front both shock absorbers are corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2023 55,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 55,122 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 54,988 miles

Front arms are rusty

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

Rear axle rusty

all shock absorbers rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2021 54,716 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 54,716 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 54,554 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))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 54,554 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))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 54,136 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2018 53,841 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 53,841 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 51,053 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 50,688 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 50,687 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 49,395 miles

slight binding rear brakes

Fail 28 Jan 2015 49,395 miles

slight binding rear brakes

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 47,695 miles

n/s/f tyre coming close aprx 3.5mm

Fail 18 Feb 2013 40,105 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 40,105 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 29,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 29,963 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 24,098 miles

Nearside Rear 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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DS57 LYJ 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 62.5%.

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

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