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EJ07 FKO

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

47,721 mi
Last recorded47,721 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 FKO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 47,721 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2026 47,719 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 46,490 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 46,490 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 44,554 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 43,768 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 43,768 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired seal (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 43,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ball joint bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Sill has corrosion damaged

Fail 14 Sep 2022 43,511 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ball joint bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Sill has corrosion damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2021 43,015 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 41,623 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush worn and knocking but play not excessive (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2020 41,623 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush worn and knocking but play not excessive (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 38,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged PERISHING (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 35,519 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 35,484 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 May 2017 32,553 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre outer tread

Pass 7 May 2016 29,141 miles

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

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

n/s/r tyre worn outer tread and has nail

Pass 13 May 2015 25,999 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 25,999 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 24,453 miles

both front tyres 3mm

exhaust corroded slightly

front discs corroded and worn

near side front wheel damaged

tested in the wet

Fail 7 Apr 2014 24,424 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

front tyres 2mm off side very low inner edge

off side rear brake binding on

tested in the wet

Pass 8 Apr 2013 22,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight binding on osr wheel

Pass 24 Apr 2012 20,156 miles

slight brake bind on o/s/r

Pass 14 May 2011 16,997 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 13,459 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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EJ07 FKO is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EJ07 FKO, 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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EJ07 FKO is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 9 May 2007.

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