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FV56 SXG

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

43,851 mi
Last recorded43,851 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 SXG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2021 43,851 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer door sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer door sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer door sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 31,219 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 24,180 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 23,885 miles

Exhaust bracket broken.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 23,869 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flex to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flex to front (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust bracket broken.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 23,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 22,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65R13 73T (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 21,754 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 20,651 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 20,651 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 19,613 miles

metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2014 19,609 miles

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

metal brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Jan 2013 18,592 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 17,340 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 11,343 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 9,591 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 9,591 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 SXG is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FV56 SXG, 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 SXG registered?

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

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