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HJ07 YEL

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,447 mi
Last recorded86,447 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ07 YEL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2024 86,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 81,917 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Structural corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2022 75,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 74,683 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 74,683 miles

Central Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 72,955 miles

Front windscreen damaged

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside rear tyre worn

Offside headlamp deteriorated

Offside rear axle bush worn

Oil leak

Slight play to offside rear wheel bearing

Structural corrosion

n/s/r slight bind

stabiliser bushes worn

Fail 13 Sep 2019 72,947 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 155/65x13 required (165/65x13 fitted) (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front windscreen damaged

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside rear tyre worn

Offside headlamp deteriorated

Offside rear axle bush worn

Oil leak

Slight play to offside rear wheel bearing

Structural corrosion

stabiliser bushes worn

Pass 13 Sep 2018 70,897 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 70,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155-65-13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Tracking

Pass 13 Sep 2017 68,203 miles

Oil leak ()

o/s/r wheel binding

Fail 13 Sep 2017 68,195 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

o/s/r wheel binding

Pass 13 Sep 2016 65,531 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front seatbelt buckles deteriorated

Fail 12 Sep 2016 65,531 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155-65-13 (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on the inner edge 155-65-13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front seatbelt buckles deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2015 62,633 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front exhaust deteriorated

Fail 9 Sep 2015 62,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2014 57,538 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 48,666 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2012 38,794 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 35,323 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 25,934 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 16,984 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre at 2.0mm on edge

Pass 19 Mar 2010 16,984 miles

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

nearside front tyre at 2.0mm on edge

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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HJ07 YEL is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HJ07 YEL, 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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HJ07 YEL is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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