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FE07 SHJ

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,451 mi
Last recorded79,451 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE07 SHJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 79,451 miles

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

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

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

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

under-body corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2019 74,067 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 74,057 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 69,061 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 69,048 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture main run side of tank (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 69,041 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cylinder too hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too main run (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 62,464 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust corroded in places and bracket broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn uneven (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding

Rear wiper blade split

Underside corrosion in places

Various rubber bushes and gaiters cracking cracking cracking Various rubber gators and bushes cracking

Fail 26 Aug 2017 62,195 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Mark up (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust corroded in places and bracket broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn uneven (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding

Rear wiper blade split

Underside corrosion in places

Various rubber bushes and gaiters cracking cracking cracking Various rubber gators and bushes cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2016 54,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

slight surface corrosion on both sills.

Pass 7 Sep 2015
Pass 13 Feb 2015 45,439 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 39,739 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 34,591 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 28,570 miles

engine light on

Fail 10 Feb 2012 28,570 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine light on

Pass 5 Feb 2011 22,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Feb 2011 22,413 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 16,437 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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FE07 SHJ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver 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 FE07 SHJ, 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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FE07 SHJ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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