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FN57 OBG

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,249 mi
Last recorded66,249 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN57 OBG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 66,249 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 66,249 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 61,293 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 61,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 57,067 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 54,159 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres have minor cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 50,647 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 49,919 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 48,912 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 46,989 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 45,156 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 42,267 miles

oil leak?

Pass 16 Nov 2016 34,951 miles

oil filter leaking

Fail 16 Nov 2016 34,951 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil filter leaking

Pass 17 Nov 2015 27,440 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 18,531 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 11,576 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 4,473 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 3,980 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2011 3,307 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 2,682 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 OBG is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OBG, 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 OBG is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 15 November 2007.

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