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FD57 MLZ

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

55,208 mi
Last recorded55,208 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 MLZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 55,208 miles

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

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

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2024 54,495 miles

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

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

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2024 54,487 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2023 53,403 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 53,402 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure Mounting bracket snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 52,526 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 51,648 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 51,646 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 50,024 miles

Exhaust flexi weak

fuel filter corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2019 47,792 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 44,710 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 44,710 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 43,834 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 43,834 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 43,804 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 42,002 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 33,196 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 24,980 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 MLZ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MLZ, 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 MLZ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 October 2007.

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