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FD57 JFN

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,739 mi
Last recorded57,739 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 JFN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 57,739 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 57,739 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 56,884 miles

EML light on at time off test

faint scratches on passenger side windscreen

nearside front steel rim slightly damaged

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front outer cv boot slight perishing

offside front wing damaged

offside rear passenger seat belt slight frying

Fail 20 Mar 2018 56,884 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front ,22 and 13 (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

EML light on at time off test

faint scratches on passenger side windscreen

front brake discs heavily pitted on inner face

nearside front steel rim slightly damaged

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front outer cv boot slight perishing

offside front wing damaged

offside rear passenger seat belt slight frying

Pass 29 Jul 2016 32,259 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 30,247 miles

fuel filter corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2015 30,204 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded long centre to o/s/r hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2014 27,032 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 24,098 miles

o/s/r suspension bush worn and slight displacment.

Fail 21 Nov 2013 24,083 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r suspension bush worn and slight displacment.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 20,501 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 16,535 miles

f/exhuast mountin broke

Pass 22 Nov 2010 11,781 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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FD57 JFN is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FD57 JFN, 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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FD57 JFN is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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