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DS57 LYU

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

58,901 mi
Last recorded58,901 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 LYU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 58,901 miles

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

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

Nearside door damaged

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

underbody corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2022 57,163 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 57,163 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 54,946 miles

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

surface rust under the vehicle

Pass 20 Apr 2020 52,052 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2020 52,052 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 49,614 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 49,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 47,256 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear and both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

boot area full

e m light on

n/s and o/s/r tyres cracking on outer edges

Fail 5 Feb 2018 47,256 miles

Brake pedal inappropriately repaired brake pedal nearly on floor before operation (3.3.A.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear and both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

boot area full

e m light on

n/s and o/s/r tyres cracking on outer edges

Pass 16 Sep 2016 43,398 miles

exhaust front flexi leaking and ec=xhaust system corroded

ns and os rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

ns and osr brake pipes corroded

nsf and nsf tyre wearing on edges and cracking

nsr wheel bearing has slight play

osf cv boot deteriorated

osf lower arm corroded

osr tyre cracking on outer edge

Fail 16 Sep 2016 43,398 miles

Headlamp insecure ns (1.7.3)

rear brake binding nsr (3.7.B.1)

exhaust front flexi leaking and ec=xhaust system corroded

ns and os rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

ns and osr brake pipes corroded

nsf and nsf tyre wearing on edges and cracking

nsr wheel bearing has slight play

osf cv boot deteriorated

osf lower arm corroded

osr tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2015 40,420 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2014 38,994 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 38,026 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 36,892 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 29,472 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 19,813 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 LYU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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