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FY07 FUW

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

34,034 mi
Last recorded34,034 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 FUW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 34,034 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all brake pipe covered in Grease

Fail 30 Sep 2021 34,033 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all brake pipe covered in Grease

Pass 6 Oct 2020 21,949 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexible hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexible hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 21,949 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 19,797 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 19,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 17,655 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 17,651 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 13,912 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 12,379 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 10,849 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 9,339 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 7,082 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 5,403 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 5,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 4,502 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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FY07 FUW is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FY07 FUW, 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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FY07 FUW is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 March 2007.

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