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GJ57 EOW

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,646 mi
Last recorded96,646 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 EOW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 96,646 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 91,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 87,276 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 83,964 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 83,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside headlamp beam image poor

Pass 17 Oct 2018 77,426 miles

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

handbrake has little reserve travel needs adjusting.

Pass 26 Oct 2017 72,896 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Oct 2017 72,896 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2016 62,277 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 55,910 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 46,588 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 46,588 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 36,750 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 28,493 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 28,493 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 20,465 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 13,280 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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GJ57 EOW is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ57 EOW, 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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GJ57 EOW is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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