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HG57 JNL

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,219 mi
Last recorded80,219 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 JNL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 80,219 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

some play offside front top suspension mount

Pass 17 Jan 2025 79,778 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 74,015 miles

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 Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 68,821 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 68,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 62,707 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 62,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 58,756 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 58,756 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2019 54,658 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 51,458 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 49,683 miles

exhaust clamp broken at front but system secure

Pass 21 Jun 2016 47,973 miles

Offside Rear brake is slightly binding

front exhaust bracket is deteriorated, exhaust is still secure

Pass 24 Jun 2015 46,608 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 45,254 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 39,983 miles

engine management light on

exhaust downpipe flexy cover insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2012 33,951 miles

front exhaust flexy is damaged

o/s rear tyre perished around wall

Pass 2 Sep 2011 26,959 miles

nearside front tyre at 1.6-2.0mm on inner edge

offside front tyre at 1.6mm on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2010 19,919 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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HG57 JNL is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 HG57 JNL, 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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HG57 JNL is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 October 2007.

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