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HN57 FEK

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,033 mi
Last recorded45,033 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN57 FEK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2024 45,033 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 43,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested No beam image. (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Pick up ring snapped. (1.6 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested No beam image. (4.1.2 (b))

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi blowing, just met requirements. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Valve stem slightly misaligned Both rear and nearside front. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 35,902 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 35,894 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both due to lens being cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 34,435 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rusty

Fail 15 Jun 2022 34,405 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamps cloudy

exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2021 32,722 miles

both headlamps cloudy and pattern weak

exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2019 30,516 miles

acceptable repair to exhaust

exhaust rusty

front exhaust bracket broken

front wipers smearing screen

Fail 27 Mar 2019 30,506 miles

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

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both due to lens being cloudy (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

exhaust rusty

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Jan 2018 29,089 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both headlamp patterns weak

both headlamps cloudy

brake application uneven ,just within limits

exhaust rusty

front discs rusty

Fail 10 Jan 2018 29,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both headlamps cloudy

exhaust rusty

front pads low and discs rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2016 27,966 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 24 Oct 2016 27,966 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2015 26,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 26,408 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 25,071 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 22,335 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 18,093 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 15,731 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 11,943 miles

Nearside 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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HN57 FEK is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HN57 FEK, 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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HN57 FEK is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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