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DY57 HDJ

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,160 mi
Last recorded66,160 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 HDJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 66,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar to lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar to lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 66,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar to lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar to lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 60,410 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 59,573 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 58,555 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 57,618 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit right on limit and side wall perished and cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres nearing wear indicators and worn on edges

rear exhaust bracket snapped off

Fail 9 Oct 2017 57,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit right on limit and side wall perished and cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres nearing wear indicators and worn on edges

rear exhaust bracket snapped off

Pass 26 Sep 2016 53,516 miles

rear silencer metal mounting broken

Pass 28 Sep 2015 48,943 miles

Nearside nearside rear tyre iswearing on inner edge

Offside offside front tyre has a nail in it

both rear tyres are perishing

childs seat fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2014 47,447 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 47,446 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 41,789 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 41,789 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 14 May 2012 32,218 miles

off side rear brake binding slightly

unable to check off side rear wheel bearing due to brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Jan 2012 32,203 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2010 17,162 miles

some wear nearside rear tyre edge

Pass 6 Nov 2010 16,804 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 16,804 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

wear on inner and outer edges of offside front tyre.

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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DY57 HDJ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DY57 HDJ, 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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DY57 HDJ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 12 October 2007.

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