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GL56 VLU

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,380 mi
Last recorded156,380 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 VLU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 156,380 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 156,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracked & perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracked & perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 138,607 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 138,607 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 112,595 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing edges

Fail 11 Jan 2017 112,595 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing edges

Pass 6 Jan 2016 98,822 miles

n/s/f wheel bent slightly

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

rear tyres getting low

Pass 14 Jan 2015 86,844 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 86,844 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 78,920 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 65,669 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 52,653 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 39,076 miles

NSF WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY

Pass 18 Jan 2010 29,919 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 29,919 miles

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

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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GL56 VLU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL56 VLU, 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 GL56 VLU registered?

GL56 VLU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 January 2007.

Is GL56 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL56 VLU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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