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EF07 OWZ

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,904 mi
Last recorded58,904 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF07 OWZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 58,904 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 58,902 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 58,696 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 58,693 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 58,689 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear, piston to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

backbox rear hanger corroded off

oil leak

steering rack leaking

Fail 14 Oct 2020 58,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

backbox rear hanger corroded off

oil leak

steering rack leaking

Offside Front incorrect wiper fittede, loose on arm

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear, piston to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 56,357 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

fuel tank straps coated

Fail 28 Mar 2019 56,306 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear fuel tank support strap corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2018 54,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 54,020 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre small cut in tread

Pass 2 Dec 2014 44,367 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 44,367 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

front discs worn & corroded

gears stiff

slight run out on front brakes

Pass 9 Jul 2014 38,396 miles

oil sump leaking

Fail 9 Jul 2014 38,396 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oil sump leaking

Pass 2 Jul 2013 33,599 miles

sump leaking oil.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 28,670 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 24,182 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 19,039 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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EF07 OWZ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Red 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 EF07 OWZ, 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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EF07 OWZ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 9 July 2007.

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