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GU57 BAO

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

55,851 mi
Last recorded55,851 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU57 BAO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 55,851 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 49,650 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 49,649 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 45,992 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 45,955 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2024 45,924 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 29 Jun 2023 45,412 miles

all rear to front brake pipes corroded

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 24 May 2022 43,188 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2022 43,188 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 41,681 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2021 41,681 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 35,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 32,520 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 31,741 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 28,390 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 28,390 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 22,188 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 22,188 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 17,394 miles

Front Both front tyres heavily perished within treads

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished with treads

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 11,733 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 11,251 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 10,691 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 9,261 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2011 9,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 7,004 miles

Some damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre.

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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GU57 BAO is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GU57 BAO, 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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GU57 BAO is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 17 October 2007.

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