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DS57 XVU

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,816 mi
Last recorded111,816 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 XVU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 111,816 miles

Offside Front Upper strut top mount slight play

Fail 28 Jun 2023 111,813 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper strut top mount slight play

Pass 1 Oct 2022 105,979 miles

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

Offside Rear fuel pipe cracking and perished.

Pass 15 Oct 2021 101,337 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 101,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 97,260 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 97,260 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 91,767 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear heatshield insecure

Fail 1 Oct 2019 91,767 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear heatshield insecure

Pass 25 Sep 2018 83,540 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 70,758 miles

Rear subframe is rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 66,833 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 66,833 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 63,603 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 63,599 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 57,166 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 57,166 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 47,919 miles

Front exhaust mount broken

Fuel filter corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Dec 2012 37,344 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 37,344 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 26,467 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

rear brakes imballanced

Fail 17 Dec 2011 26,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear brakes imballanced

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 29 Dec 2010 19,326 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 19,326 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 XVU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XVU, 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 XVU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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