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HJ57 LPC

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

24,294 mi
Last recorded24,294 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 LPC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 24,294 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front bumper damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2025 22,213 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 21,874 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 21,870 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 21,469 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 20,448 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside, offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 19,092 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 17,574 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 16,256 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 16,256 miles

Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 15,194 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight fluid leak from steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 14,455 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 13,420 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 12,431 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 10,974 miles

oil leak from steering rack

Pass 8 Aug 2013 8,908 miles

signs of oil leak from steering rack

Pass 13 Aug 2012 8,079 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake squeak from offside rear

Pass 8 Aug 2011 6,141 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 4,180 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 4,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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HJ57 LPC is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HJ57 LPC, 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 HJ57 LPC registered?

HJ57 LPC is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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