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FT07 HGP

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

38,409 mi
Last recorded38,409 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT07 HGP
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 38,409 miles

Exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Gaiter twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside front suspension strut top mounting worn

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 36,262 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 36,261 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front abs ring split due to corrosion

Offside Rear fuel filter corroding

Pass 31 Jan 2023 34,035 miles

Front exhaust bracket snapped.

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated.

General corrosion to rear.

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 32,128 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust bracket/hanger snapped.

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

Nearside Front slight play in shocker top mount

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jan 2021 30,439 miles

Offside Front slight play in shocker top mount

Pass 23 Jan 2020 28,991 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

bonnet secondary safety seized

Pass 21 Jan 2019 26,098 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 22,649 miles

Fuel filler pipe slightly damp

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering rack damp

Pass 24 Jan 2017 19,165 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 19,108 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 16,401 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 16,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 14,195 miles

both steering rack gaiters damp

Fail 28 Jan 2015 14,174 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both steering rack gaiters damp

Pass 22 Jul 2013 9,880 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 7,586 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 5,686 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 4,009 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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FT07 HGP is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FT07 HGP, 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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FT07 HGP is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 25 July 2007.

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