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FM07 UEA

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,156 mi
Last recorded54,156 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM07 UEA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 54,156 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 54,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 52,806 miles

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

Offside Outer Sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 51,300 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 49,940 miles

n/s rear damper misting in oil

Pass 3 Aug 2022 48,462 miles

rear n/s + o/s outer sills starting to deteriorate

slight wear in front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Jul 2021 46,634 miles

1,n/s and o/s track rod dust boots showing signs of dederiation.2,n/s rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 14 Aug 2020 45,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 45,787 miles

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS reluctor ring broken and insecure! (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 45,336 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 45,334 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 44,350 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 42,773 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 35,659 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 35,659 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 25,441 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 14,356 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 14,183 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 14,005 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 13,721 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both sides front brake discs pited

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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FM07 UEA is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FM07 UEA, 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 FM07 UEA registered?

FM07 UEA is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 3 July 2007.

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