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DS57 XWJ

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 XWJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2026

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s from flexi pipes to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle flaking/corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2025

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

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

Nearside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s to flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle flaking/corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2024

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 100,898 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle flaking/corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2023 100,892 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases central silencer split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle flaking/corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2022 92,520 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 91,870 miles

handbrake travel

rear wiper missing

Fail 23 Dec 2020 91,869 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel

rear wiper missing

Pass 19 Dec 2019 89,157 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

drivers door difficult to open

Pass 19 Dec 2018 84,014 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 84,014 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 78,647 miles

Offside Rear tyre valve deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 78,647 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear tyre valve deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 72,118 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust brackets broken

Pass 22 Dec 2015 66,406 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust mounting brackets broken (2)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 60,680 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 55,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2012 45,724 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 34,463 miles

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

nsr wheel rim has slight damage on in side

Pass 24 Dec 2010 23,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XWJ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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