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DY57 HEU

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,907 mi
Last recorded70,907 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 HEU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 70,907 miles

Acceleration pedal anti slip rubber missing

Fuel filter corroded

Mist of oil around engine

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Innerwing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre perished all round

Oil sump corroded

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear earth strap insecure

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 15 Dec 2017 70,907 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Acceleration pedal anti slip rubber missing

Fuel filter corroded

Mist of oil around engine

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Innerwing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake slightly grabbing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre perished all round

Oil level low

Oil sump corroded

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear earth strap insecure

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2016 64,652 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 12 Dec 2016 64,631 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 18 Dec 2015 59,916 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2015 59,916 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2014 55,376 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 55,376 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 47,987 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 47,987 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 39,155 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 29,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2010 22,407 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 22,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 HEU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HEU, 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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What year was DY57 HEU registered?

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

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