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DY57 HFB

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

61,568 mi
Last recorded61,568 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 HFB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 61,568 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 51,782 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 51,782 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 48,834 miles

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

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

Offside Front wiper worn

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 48,834 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front wiper worn

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 46,029 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 46,018 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 45,235 miles

slight knock n/s/r suspension

Pass 17 Sep 2014 42,504 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 39,499 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust section mount corrdoed but system still supported.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 36,401 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 26,421 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 26,421 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 25,946 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 25,946 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Oct 2010 22,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 22,469 miles

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 HFB is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HFB, 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 HFB is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 11 October 2007.

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