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HJ57 LPE

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,498 mi
Last recorded37,498 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 LPE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 37,498 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 36,486 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 35,159 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 33,127 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 33,127 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 32,530 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 32,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 31,016 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 30,007 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 30,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 28,867 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 28,867 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 27,356 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 25,808 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 24,595 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 24,595 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 23,525 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 23,417 miles

exhaust front pipe flex weak

offside front tyre wearing on edge

slight brake bind to nearside rear but nothing showing on roller brake test

Pass 15 Aug 2013 21,440 miles

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded off

n/s/r tyre close to wear bars

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2012 18,017 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 12,185 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 8,139 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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HJ57 LPE is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LPE, 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 LPE registered?

HJ57 LPE is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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The MOT history for HJ57 LPE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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