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FG57 CDE

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,410 mi
Last recorded52,410 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 CDE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 52,410 miles

engine sump , fuel filter and rear coil springs corroded

light corrosion to all remaining rear brake pipes

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 14 Nov 2018 52,409 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres treads low , between 2.5 and 3.0mm

engine sump , fuel filter and rear coil springs corroded

exhaust centre section heavily corroded

front brake imbalance just within limits

light corrosion to all remaining rear brake pipes

nearside front inner brake pads low

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Nov 2017 50,521 miles

exhaust front pipe heavily corroded and minor leak at flexible joint

fuel filter corroded

light corrosion to rear coil springs and rear brake pipes

slight play in both front wheel bearings

sump corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2017 50,521 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust front pipe heavily corroded and minor leak at flexible joint

fuel filter corroded

light corrosion to rear coil springs and rear brake pipes

sump corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2016 48,536 miles

front exhaust bracket missing

light damage to windscreen caused by wiper blade

Pass 14 Oct 2015 45,784 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 45,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 40,741 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 32,564 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear wiper split

Pass 12 Sep 2012 26,385 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre cut in inner sidewall possibly require tyre removal in inspect properly

Fail 8 Sep 2011 18,797 miles

(advise) n/s/r tyre inner and outer edge scubbing off and approaching limits reccomend replacment

(advise) o/s/f tyre outer edge starting to scrub off

(advise) rear brakes squeeling reccomend brake service

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 18,797 miles

(advise) n/s/r tyre inner and outer edge scubbing off and approaching limits reccomend replacment

(advise) o/s/f tyre outer edge starting to scrub off

(advise) rear brakes squeeling reccomend brake service

Pass 17 Sep 2010 13,065 miles

(advise) both front tyres inner edges starting to scrub off and approaching limits reccomend tyre replacement near future

(advise) slightly bent wheel rim inner edge n/s/f

(advise) steering rack arms hae slight play on inner joints

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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FG57 CDE is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue 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 FG57 CDE, 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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What year was FG57 CDE registered?

FG57 CDE is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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