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FJ57 HWE

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

73,055 mi
Last recorded73,055 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ57 HWE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 73,055 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 73,008 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating brake spongy excess travel on padel (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 63,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Oct 2023 65,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Oct 2022 48,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 48,755 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 43,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 42,799 miles

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

exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 21 Oct 2020 42,798 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pick up ring (1.6 (e))

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

exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2019 41,908 miles

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

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

n/s/r service brake performance poor

tape on dash

Pass 11 Dec 2018 37,670 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 33,283 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2016 28,725 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 28,714 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken. (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 22,983 miles

exhaust system corroded / becoming advanced in places

hand brake travel becoming slightly high

n/s/f - n/s/r road wheel (steel) inner rim edge slightly dented

rear tyres becoming cracked / perished 155 / 65 / 13

slight unbalance on front brakes / slight fluctuation

slight unbalance on rear brakes in operation advise attention

underside / components showing general corrosion

Fail 10 Nov 2015 22,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pads worn low (3.5.1g)

exhaust system corroded / becoming advanced in places

hand brake travel becoming slightly high

n/s/f - n/s/r road wheel (steel) inner rim edge slightly dented

rear tyres becoming cracked / perished 155 / 65 / 13

slight unbalance on front brakes / slight fluctuation

slight unbalance on rear brakes in operation advise attention

underside / components showing general corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2014 18,361 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

off side front tyre cracking in the tread

Fail 15 Nov 2014 18,346 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

off side front tyre cracking in the tread

Pass 1 Nov 2013 12,689 miles

advise to both front tyres worn to 3mm and cracking

Pass 20 Nov 2012 8,283 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 7,294 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 5,387 miles

hand brack has alot of travile

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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FJ57 HWE is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FJ57 HWE, 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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FJ57 HWE is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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