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EF57 UHT

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,318 mi
Last recorded93,318 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 UHT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 93,318 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 84,602 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 80,544 miles

Both headlight lens slightly deteriorated

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 80,544 miles

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

Both headlight lens slightly deteriorated

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 77,062 miles

Coolant leak from flange on back off engine block

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti Roll bar to Suspension arm bushes (Both Sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Filter rusty

Headlamp pattern poor

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

PAS Bottle, Pump and pipes oily (No sign of leak)

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Steering lock cutting in when key is turned back (Everything off) but not removed - (Steering lock stays off with ignition in on position)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 77,060 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak from flange on back off engine block

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti Roll bar to Suspension arm bushes (Both Sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Filter rusty

Headlamp pattern poor

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum damp

PAS Bottle, Pump and pipes oily (No sign of leak)

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Steering lock cutting in when key is turned back (Everything off) but not removed - (Steering lock stays off with ignition in on position)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 70,488 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 66,077 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 66,029 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged reluctor ring (1.6 (c))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 65,972 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 61,752 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 61,752 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 56,374 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 56,372 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 50,998 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 42,868 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 42,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake noise o/s/r

clutch heavy

front exhaust flexi section damagedbut not leaking

Fail 4 Oct 2014 42,771 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake noise o/s/r

clutch heavy

front exhaust flexi section damagedbut not leaking

Pass 9 Oct 2013 35,967 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 35,967 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 30,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Oct 2011 25,391 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

windscreen slightly scored

Pass 14 Oct 2010 21,990 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 21,990 miles

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

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

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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EF57 UHT is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EF57 UHT, 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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EF57 UHT is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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