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FT07 HGZ

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,893 mi
Last recorded63,893 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT07 HGZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 63,893 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 57,351 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 57,350 miles

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

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 47,885 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 47,885 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 43,396 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 43,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Arm ball joint part of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 38,220 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Near side front tyre low on edges

Fail 5 Sep 2017 38,220 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Abs ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Near side front tyre low on edges

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 31,919 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Near side rear tyre perished

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

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

Off side front tyre perished

Off side rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Jul 2015 24,060 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 24,060 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 19,925 miles

Engine management light on

Front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2013 12,777 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 3,623 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 3,488 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 3,477 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 2,886 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 HGZ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver 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 FT07 HGZ, 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 HGZ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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