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GU07 MZW

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,477 mi
Last recorded77,477 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU07 MZW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 77,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 77,477 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both fronts (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 75,307 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 75,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 72,136 miles

Engine sump corroded ,not leaking

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 72,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine sump corroded ,not leaking

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 70,369 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 70,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 68,205 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 66,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake flexi hose deteriorated

Offside Rear brake flexi hose deteriorated

both front headlights faded

Pass 16 May 2017 59,858 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 55,054 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 42,951 miles

N/S/R tyre perishing and cracked in tread

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 40,731 miles

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

offside front tyre low on inner edge/cracking slightly between treads

Fail 29 Apr 2014 40,730 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

offside front tyre low on inner edge/cracking slightly between treads

Pass 24 May 2013 38,059 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front exhaust mounting corroded away

Pass 9 May 2012 31,094 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 31,091 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 26,092 miles

both front tyres getting low (2.5-3.0mm)

Fail 4 May 2011 26,090 miles

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

both front tyres getting low (2.5-3.0mm)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 16,533 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 MZW is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GU07 MZW, 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 MZW is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 15 March 2007.

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