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HJ57 VWR

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,879 mi
Last recorded88,879 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 VWR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 88,879 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 85,390 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 78,602 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 78,601 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 72,244 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 72,244 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 72,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases By the flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 72,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases By the flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 65,646 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))

Rear axle beam corroded.

Pass 22 Aug 2019 59,693 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 56,106 miles

front exhaust mount corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2017 50,655 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 28 Jul 2016 45,691 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 42,139 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 42,139 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f abs toothed ring broken

Pass 24 Jul 2014 38,255 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Nearside rear tyre down to 3mm.

Offside front inner brake pad getting low.

Offside rear tyre down to 3.5mm.

Pass 20 Jul 2013 32,660 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 27,445 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 23,690 miles

wipers smear slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2010 19,551 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 19,550 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VWR is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HJ57 VWR, 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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HJ57 VWR is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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