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FJ57 HWF

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Diesel 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,169 mi
Last recorded71,169 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ57 HWF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 71,169 miles

Exhaust corroded

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 6 Nov 2017 71,169 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust corroded

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 3 Nov 2016 64,263 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge.

Fail 2 Nov 2016 64,263 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on edge.

slight play in o/s steering rack knuckle.

Pass 4 Nov 2015 55,807 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Fail 4 Nov 2015 55,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Oct 2014 44,905 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 44,905 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 34,118 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Nov 2013 34,118 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 25,454 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 13,772 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 8,106 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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FJ57 HWF is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HWF, 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 FJ57 HWF registered?

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

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