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GV57 TJU

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

28,533 mi
Last recorded28,533 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 TJU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 28,533 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 28,532 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 26,798 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 26,785 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 26,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 26,646 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 25,305 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 25,305 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mount corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 24,229 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 22,203 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 22,203 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 20,229 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 20,229 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 18,704 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 18,083 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 18,083 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 16 Sep 2015 16,656 miles

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 25 Sep 2014 15,282 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 13,499 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

dampness to offside front caliper no leak time of test

Pass 11 Sep 2012 11,387 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 9,035 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 6,386 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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GV57 TJU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GV57 TJU, 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 GV57 TJU registered?

GV57 TJU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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