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DV57 FSJ

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

51,544 mi
Last recorded51,544 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV57 FSJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 51,544 miles

Age Related Surface Rust

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf osf (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2025 51,544 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working nsr osr (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Age Related Surface Rust

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf osf (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 49,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 43,736 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 38,513 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 36,691 miles

ALL TYRE ON VEHICLE OLD & DETERIORATING,NSR=2011 YEAR,OSR=2013 YEAR,NSF=2013 YEAR,OSF=2012 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE.(155-65X13T)

CAM BELT HISTORY?

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

ONE BULB NOT WORKING IN CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT.

Pass 12 Jun 2019 35,081 miles

ALL TYRES OLD & DETERIORATING,NSR=2011 YEAR,OSR=2013 YEAR,NSF=2013 YEAR,OSF=2012 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE.(155-65X132T)

CAM BELT HISTORY ???????????

Pass 13 Jun 2018 32,589 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES 2013 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,PERISHING.(155-65X13T)

OSF TYRE 2012 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE. NSF TYRE 2013 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE. OLD & PERISHING.

Pass 21 Jun 2017 30,651 miles

both front tyres worn on edges - advise alignment check/adjust

o/s/f tyre has puncture

o/s/r tyre has unrepairable puncture

Fail 12 Jun 2017 30,608 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on edges - advise alignment check/adjust

o/s/f tyre has puncture

o/s/r tyre has unrepairable puncture

Pass 8 Jun 2016 28,663 miles

engine management light on

Fail 8 Jun 2016 28,663 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 4 Jun 2015 26,014 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 26,014 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine management light on

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Jun 2014 23,465 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake pads wearing low

front exhaust mounting broken away from pipe

Pass 20 Jun 2013 20,191 miles

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

EML on

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 20 Jun 2013 20,191 miles

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

EML on

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 20 Jun 2012 17,234 miles

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

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)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 20 Jun 2012 17,234 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Jun 2011 14,993 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 13,484 miles

o/s wiper poor

Fail 12 Nov 2010 13,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s wiper poor

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 FSJ 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 68.2%.

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

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