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FE07 SJY

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,565 mi
Last recorded79,565 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE07 SJY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 79,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective accident damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

accident damage to n/s front wing

center exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust secure

engine sump porous

exhaust system corroded

front exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust secure

front flexi exhaust area blowing slightly

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2018 79,564 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective accident damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

accident damage to n/s front wing

center exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust secure

engine sump porous

exhaust system corroded

front exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust secure

front flexi exhaust area blowing slightly

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2017 77,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

accident damage to n/s front wing

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded

n/s o/s front brake discs worn

oil leak

rear axle rusty

rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust secure

sump corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2017 77,599 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sun visor not folding away (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

accident damage to n/s front wing

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded

n/s o/s front brake discs worn

oil leak

rear axle rusty

rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust secure

sump corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2016 73,970 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexi worn

sump corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2016 73,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

front exhaust flexi worn

sump corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2015 68,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 68,747 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 61,757 miles

engine management light staying on

Fail 15 Dec 2014 61,756 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

engine management light staying on

Pass 4 Dec 2013 53,446 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 46,079 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 37,108 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 30,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 21,789 miles

nearside wiper showing signs of wear

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 SJY is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SJY, 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 SJY is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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