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EY57 SYP

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,553 mi
Last recorded82,553 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY57 SYP
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 82,553 miles

Nearside Front (shock absorber corroded)

Offside Front (shock absorber corroded)

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 82,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front (shock absorber corroded)

Offside Front (shock absorber corroded)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 80,698 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (perished inbetween tread) 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 78,645 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 76,381 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 76,571 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 74,007 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 72,289 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 72,289 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 69,020 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 68,999 miles

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

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 66,174 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective peg broken from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 63,427 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 63,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 61,194 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 59,414 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 59,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working when side lights on (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 57,421 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 52,997 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 42,396 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 28,674 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 16,377 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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EY57 SYP is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EY57 SYP, 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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EY57 SYP is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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