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GU07 ELJ

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,169 mi
Last recorded81,169 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU07 ELJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 81,169 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 80,996 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush and offside rear upper (2.7.4)

Offside Front tyre damaged on side walls due to low presure

Pass 9 Feb 2017 69,448 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre shoulder ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

steering rack misting with oil

Fail 9 Feb 2017 69,448 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre shoulder ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

steering rack misting with oil

Pass 17 Feb 2016 57,626 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 57,626 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 49,543 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight misting of oil on power steering rack

Pass 26 Feb 2014 40,358 miles

Slight oil weep on steering rack

Fail 25 Feb 2014 40,358 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Slight oil weep on steering rack

Pass 4 Apr 2013 33,793 miles

Front exhaust deteriating and mounting insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/R Brakes are starting to bind

Pass 13 Apr 2012 25,455 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 20,908 miles

Engine mangement warning light on

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

advise there is a 19% imbalance on the rear service brakes when applied together

Pass 22 Mar 2010 15,438 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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GU07 ELJ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GU07 ELJ, 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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GU07 ELJ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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