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GJ57 GZP

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

59,863 mi
Last recorded59,863 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 GZP
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 59,863 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 58,853 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 58,841 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 56,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded before hose in wheel arch; *Advise Closer Inspection* (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing & worn smooth to outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded before hose; *Advise Closer Inspection* (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front roll bar split pin is missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded before hose; *Advise Closer Inspection* (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing & close on 2mm wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fuel tank securing strap rusty

long brake pedal travel; possibly in need of adjustment

Fail 13 Oct 2022 56,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded before hose in wheel arch; *Advise Closer Inspection* (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing & worn smooth to outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded before hose; *Advise Closer Inspection* (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front roll bar split pin is missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded before hose; *Advise Closer Inspection* (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing & close on 2mm wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fuel tank securing strap rusty

long brake pedal travel; possibly in need of adjustment

Pass 18 Oct 2021 54,708 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 54,674 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 53,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 51,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 49,105 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 49,100 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 45,968 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 45,938 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 41,651 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 36,909 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 36,872 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 32,082 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 25,119 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 25,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 21,865 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 15,107 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 10,078 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 GZP is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GJ57 GZP, 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 GJ57 GZP registered?

GJ57 GZP is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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