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FV57 VTM

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,380 mi
Last recorded112,380 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 VTM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2019 112,380 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 105,849 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre rear brake light

Fail 22 Jan 2018 105,849 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre rear brake light

Pass 25 Jan 2017 89,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 25 Jan 2017 89,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 26 Jan 2016 67,092 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 56,133 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 56,133 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jan 2014 48,385 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

wet conditions

Pass 1 Jan 2014 48,385 miles

wet conditions

Pass 7 Jan 2013 37,775 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 31,854 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 27,182 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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FV57 VTM is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FV57 VTM, 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 FV57 VTM registered?

FV57 VTM is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 13 December 2007.

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