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DS57 LYV

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,312 mi
Last recorded80,312 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 LYV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 80,312 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 80,311 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body obviously not squarely located on chassis vehicle sill corroded within 30cm of a mounting, not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 64,731 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2023 64,729 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 64,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

off side front tyre worn on inner edge almost to cords

Pass 18 Nov 2022 61,996 miles

off side rear outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 17 Nov 2022 61,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

off side rear outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 16 Nov 2021 58,473 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 58,473 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 53,864 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 50,212 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 4 Nov 2019 50,212 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Nov 2018 46,768 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both front anti roll bar to suspension arm bushes split

fuel filter corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Fail 26 Nov 2018 46,768 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both front anti roll bar to suspension arm bushes split

fuel filter corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 29 Nov 2017 45,451 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 45,451 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 42,345 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 42,345 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 40,346 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 40,346 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective siezed (8.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' pendant air freshner and sat nav mount (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 38,323 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 38,323 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 35,654 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 35,654 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 30,298 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 20,386 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 20,196 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

gearbox n/s driveshaft oil seal leaking

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 LYV is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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