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HJ07 ZYR

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

44,385 mi
Last recorded44,385 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ07 ZYR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 44,385 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mount corroded/insecure from the rear box

Fail 4 Nov 2025 44,381 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mount corroded/insecure from the rear box

Pass 21 Nov 2024 42,159 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 42,155 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 39,962 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 37,371 miles

both headlamps beam images faded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 35,164 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective weld broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 33,554 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 33,554 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 32,345 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 29,502 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 26,489 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 24,567 miles

front tyres perishing between treads

offside front abs ring cracked but light is out

offside wiperblade starting to smear

Pass 16 Nov 2015 22,635 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 22,635 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 20,073 miles

nearside wiperblade starting to judder on screen

Pass 18 Nov 2013 17,341 miles

front tyres starting to wear on edges

nearside wiperblade judders on screen

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Nov 2012 14,554 miles

rear tyres at 2.0mm on inner edges

Pass 23 Nov 2011 10,320 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 23 Nov 2011 10,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Mar 2011 9,423 miles

screenwashers only work when wipers are operating

Pass 12 Mar 2010 7,719 miles

offside door mirror damaged

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 ZYR is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HJ07 ZYR, 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 HJ07 ZYR registered?

HJ07 ZYR is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 19 March 2007.

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The MOT history for HJ07 ZYR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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