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DS57 MHJ

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

66,674 mi
Last recorded66,674 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 MHJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 66,674 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 66,410 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 66,410 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 61,672 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 61,672 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 55,718 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 49,311 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 49,311 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2020 45,012 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 40,460 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 33,615 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 29,463 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 25,156 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 23,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn outside edge and cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Brake slight bind

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 21 Nov 2014 20,659 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing outside edge and cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

oil leak, gear box area

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 5 Nov 2013 16,769 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 16,008 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 14,731 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 13,382 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 MHJ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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