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DS57 LZJ

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

84,145 mi
Last recorded84,145 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 LZJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 84,145 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 83,021 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front anti roll bar bushes slightly deteriorated /cracked

Fail 13 Aug 2025 83,021 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front anti roll bar bushes slightly deteriorated /cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2024 81,439 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 81,439 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. nearside 165/65/13...offside 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 80,033 miles

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

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

front anti roll bar bushes starting to deteriorate

rear subframe bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Aug 2022 78,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (centre 5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 78,419 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (centre 5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 76,940 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 76,940 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2020 74,352 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

centre exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated/corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2020 74,352 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

centre exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated/corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2019 70,538 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Aug 2019 70,538 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2018 66,125 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

offside outer c.v boot (slight grease leak )

rear tyre walls starting to perish/crack

Fail 8 Aug 2018 66,125 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

offside outer c.v boot (slight grease leak )

rear tyre walls starting to perish/crack

Pass 9 Aug 2017 60,982 miles

rear tyre walls slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Aug 2017 60,982 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear tyre walls slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2016 55,828 miles

nearside front tyre 2mm on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2015 52,379 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 52,366 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 52,366 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

fuel filter corroded

hand brake travel high

Pass 18 Dec 2013 43,442 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 37,220 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 32,226 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 23,568 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine management warning light on!

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 LZJ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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