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FN57 OBF

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

49,171 mi
Last recorded49,171 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN57 OBF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 49,171 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear shoes appear to require adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured positive battery terminal loose (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill requires repair - outside of 30cm currently (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2022 41,837 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 41,837 miles

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 34,414 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 34,089 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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 Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 28,951 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 27,133 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 26,594 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 25,948 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 25,093 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 24,214 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 24,214 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

fuel filter corrosion

Pass 2 Jan 2015 23,323 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 22,251 miles

exh corroded slightly

Pass 3 Jan 2013 21,304 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 20,361 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 19,098 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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FN57 OBF is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FN57 OBF, 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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FN57 OBF is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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