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FL07 XRM

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,270 mi
Last recorded119,270 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL07 XRM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 119,270 miles

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

Rear BOTH SIDE WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Fail 13 Apr 2021 119,270 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH SIDE (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear 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))

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

Rear BOTH SIDE WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Pass 26 Mar 2020 114,174 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 114,174 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 104,103 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear arch corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2019 104,130 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear arch corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 96,649 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 96,649 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

exhaust corroding

front tyres wearing on edges

pedal rubbers missing

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 13 Apr 2017 90,307 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 90,100 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working dim (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp on all time with the sidelights on. (1.2.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 82,890 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 75,348 miles

both rear tyres getting low.

brake pipes have been coated in protective sealer.

corrosion on nearside front brake pipe.

front wipers smearing screen.

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 29 Mar 2014 66,828 miles

mark on centre rear seat belt no affecting strenght of belt.

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 30 Mar 2013 58,821 miles

all four tyres worn low and cracked in treads.

Fail 2 Apr 2012 50,240 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 50,240 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 41,814 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 33,447 miles

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

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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FL07 XRM is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange 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 FL07 XRM, 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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FL07 XRM is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 22 March 2007.

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