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FD57 JFU

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

35,948 mi
Last recorded35,948 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 JFU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 35,948 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 34,121 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Nov 2023 33,645 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 33,280 miles

general underside corrosion.

Pass 26 Oct 2021 32,368 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 32,257 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 32,257 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 41,532 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 30,799 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 30,663 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 30,300 miles

Front exhaust deteriorated

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Nearside rear (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 29,694 miles

Front exhaust deteriorated

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

coil spring corroded Nearside rear & offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 28,714 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside rear and offside rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2013 27,711 miles

Both rear coil springs have slight corrosion

Exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2013 27,711 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear coil springs have slight corrosion

Exhaust corroded

Wipers smearing

Pass 12 Oct 2012 27,439 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 27,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 22,485 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 17,550 miles

both front tyres are slightly worn on the edges

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 JFU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FD57 JFU, 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 JFU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 November 2007.

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