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FY07 GWX

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

87,692 mi
Last recorded87,692 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 GWX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 87,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy to brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine sump corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2025 87,692 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy to brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine sump corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2024 84,598 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 84,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 80,391 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 80,389 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 76,205 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 73,301 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 73,299 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 70,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 62,344 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, heavily worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 62,342 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, heavily worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 53,299 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 53,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake application uneven nearside low (3.7.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 43,230 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 43,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear brake application uneven nearside low (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 31,822 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 31,820 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 21,505 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 12,256 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 8,495 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 8,495 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 8,335 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 7,936 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 7,079 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 GWX is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GWX, 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 GWX is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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