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DV57 FMF

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,341 mi
Last recorded107,341 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV57 FMF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 107,341 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 102,279 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 102,002 miles

Front both front tyres on limit

Front discs poor

Offside Rear number place light not working

Offside Rear tyre on limit

Pass 14 Jul 2022 98,345 miles

Nearside Rear number plate light not working

Fail 14 Jul 2022 98,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear number plate light not working

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 93,330 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on limit

Rear child seat in rear

Fail 10 Jun 2021 93,330 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front head lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre on limit

Rear child seat in rear

Pass 9 Jun 2020 87,392 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside front top mount slight movement

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 82,498 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

corrosion on exhaust system

headlamp lenses deteriorating

slight movement offside front suspension top mount

Pass 6 Jun 2018 75,080 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear beam axle bushes starting to perish

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight play offside front suspension top mount

Fail 6 Jun 2018 75,080 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear beam axle bushes starting to perish

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight play offside front suspension top mount

Pass 7 Jun 2017 66,893 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system.

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear axle beam bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 7 Jun 2016 58,425 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front number plate deteriorating

offside rear tyre starting to perish

rear beam axle bushes starting to perish

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 7 Jun 2016 58,425 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate deteriorating

offside rear tyre starting to perish

rear beam axle bushes starting to perish

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 11 Jun 2015 50,604 miles

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 11 Jun 2014 41,557 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2014 41,557 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 32,209 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 27,555 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 23,165 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2010 22,712 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 22,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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DV57 FMF is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DV57 FMF, 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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DV57 FMF is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 4 October 2007.

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