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FV56 SXE

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,810 mi
Last recorded66,810 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 SXE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 66,810 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2026 66,810 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 64,780 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 64,780 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 60,241 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

exhaust flexi pipe slight deterioration

Fail 31 Jul 2024 60,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

exhaust flexi pipe slight deterioration

Pass 3 Aug 2023 56,019 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 1/2 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot small nick,keeping dirt out

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

handbrake long,has reserve travel

Fail 3 Aug 2023 56,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155 65 13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 1/2 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot small nick,keeping dirt out

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

handbrake long,has reserve travel

Pass 22 Aug 2022 51,857 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slight cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 22 Aug 2022 51,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill, as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slight cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 6 Sep 2021 47,690 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 42,576 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 42,576 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2019 37,250 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 31,507 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 26,863 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 26,863 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 21,419 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 17,941 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 12,387 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 12,387 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 6,604 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 5,962 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 4,987 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 3,959 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 2,331 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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FV56 SXE is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FV56 SXE, 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 FV56 SXE registered?

FV56 SXE is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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The MOT history for FV56 SXE shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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