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HG07 XFL

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

81,122 mi
Last recorded81,122 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG07 XFL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 81,122 miles

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

Nearside Front seat belt twisted

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 81,122 miles

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

Nearside Front seat belt twisted

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 76,088 miles

Exhaust bracket corroding

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

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

Fuel tank straps corroding

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

Nearside Front play in strut top

Nearside Rear Wheel arch signs of corrosion

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing badly and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing badly on edges and very near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axal heavy surface corrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2022 76,088 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust bracket corroding

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

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

Fuel tank straps corroding

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

Nearside Front play in strut top

Nearside Rear Wheel arch signs of corrosion

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing badly and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing badly on edges and very near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axal heavy surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2021 70,711 miles

slight play in n/s/f strut top and wheel bearing

Fail 15 Jan 2021 70,711 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight play in n/s/f strut top and wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jan 2020 67,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

flexi section of exhaust slight blow

Fail 13 Jan 2020 67,590 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

flexi section of exhaust slight blow

Pass 18 Jan 2019 61,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Jan 2019 61,622 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2017 55,466 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 55,466 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 52,507 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight blow from flexi area

stone chip in lower section of screen

Fail 22 Jun 2016 52,507 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight blow from flexi area

stone chip in lower section of screen

Pass 29 Jun 2015 48,713 miles

rear exhaust joint corroding

Fail 29 Jun 2015 48,713 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust joint corroding

Pass 24 Jun 2014 43,539 miles

Front brake pads 50%

Front exhaust section corroded and deteriorated

Some wear to rear shock absorber bushes

Fail 24 Jun 2014 43,532 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Front brake pads 50%

Front exhaust section corroded and deteriorated

N/s/f tyre worn unevenly and close to limits

N/s/f tyre worn unevenly, close to limits, and bald on outer edge

O/s/r tyre worn to limits, carcass deteriorated, and nail in tread

O/s/r tyre worn unevenly and to limits

Some wear to rear shock absorber bushes

Pass 18 Jun 2013 38,095 miles

Fuel tank strap corroding

General light corrosion to rear axle beam and components

O/s/r tyre carcass deteriorated and nail in tread

Small chips on windscreen

Some corrosion to centre exhaust and rear joint areas

Some movement to front suspension arm inner bushes

Fail 17 Jun 2013 38,085 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Drag on n/s/r brake

Fuel tank strap corroding

General light corrosion to rear axle beam and components

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s/r tyre carcass deteriorated and nail in tread

Small chips on windscreen

Some corrosion to centre exhaust and rear joint areas

Some movement to front suspension arm inner bushes

Pass 27 Jun 2012 32,425 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 32,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 25,106 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

small cut sidewall o/s/f tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2010 19,689 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 19,689 miles

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

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

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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HG07 XFL is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 HG07 XFL, 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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HG07 XFL is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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