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FA07 NZS

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,161 mi
Last recorded74,161 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA07 NZS
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 74,161 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 rear of main (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and under sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 74,159 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 rear of main (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively x 2 (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and under sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 69,418 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear of main (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively x 2 (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 69,418 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear of main (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively x 2 (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 66,050 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2018 60,251 miles

Front 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2018 60,251 miles

Front 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 56,029 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 49,900 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 40,798 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 40,788 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 37,357 miles

exhaust supported with wires,front bracket corroded

Fail 13 May 2014 37,357 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 33,832 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaust rear silencer mountings corroded/ snapped - secured with metal ties [ temp repair ]

Pass 14 May 2012 26,438 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

a.b.s system warning light sequence working,but offside driveshaft a.b.s ring cracked.

front & rear exhaust system brackets corroded,exhaust supported.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 22,094 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 22,094 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 17,488 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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FA07 NZS is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Green with a 995cc 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 FA07 NZS, 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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FA07 NZS is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 3 August 2007.

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