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HV57 FZT

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

83,386 mi
Last recorded83,386 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 FZT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 83,386 miles

Nearside Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 83,374 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod eng (2.1.3 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 75,213 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 71,295 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 70,050 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim not tested both headlamp lenses are very badly aged no beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded inner arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe before flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm has wear on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe before flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

park brake travel high

steering rack damp with oil!

the front pipe flex materiel has all worn/missing

Pass 30 Sep 2020 68,185 miles

Central Rear seat belt stalk unable to inspect due to underneath child seat

Fail 28 Sep 2020 68,185 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear seat belt stalk unable to inspect due to underneath child seat

Pass 28 Sep 2019 64,529 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2018 62,456 miles

Both Headlamps are cloudy

Exhaust system is corroded

Nearside Rear Bumper damage

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

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

Slight engine & gear box oil leaks

Small stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 29 Sep 2018 62,456 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Both Headlamps are cloudy

Exhaust system is corroded

Nearside Rear Bumper damage

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

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

Slight engine & gear box oil leaks

Small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 30 Sep 2017 60,881 miles

Damage to the N/S/R bumper

Engine and Gear box oil leaks

Engine and Gear box oil leaks

Exhaust is rusty

Fuel filter is rusty

Headlamps are cloudy

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 60,823 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Damage to the N/S/R bumper

Engine and Gear box oil leaks

Exhaust is rusty

Fuel filter is rusty

Headlamps are cloudy

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 52,815 miles

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

front brake disc lipped

leak from gearbox o/s/f inner seal

n/s/f tyre wearing low on tread

Fail 17 Sep 2016 52,815 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both sides (2.6.1)

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

front brake disc lipped

leak from gearbox o/s/f inner seal

n/s/f tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 11 Sep 2015 45,356 miles

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

Slight bind on nearside front brake

Slight bind on rear brakes

Fail 28 Aug 2015 45,200 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Slight bind on nearside front brake

Slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 2 Sep 2014 41,665 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 41,665 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 38,006 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 34,652 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 30,902 miles

n/s/f brake noisey (squealing) on application

Pass 24 Aug 2010 27,525 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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HV57 FZT is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HV57 FZT, 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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HV57 FZT is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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