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HV57 UBT

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,864 mi
Last recorded73,864 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 UBT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 73,864 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective

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

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated also ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion underside vehicle - sills, subframes, suspension components

Fail 10 Mar 2026 73,794 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested No brake pressure in system (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 69,164 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 69,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 64,518 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 64,518 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 59,946 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 58,319 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.2 (c))

parking brake lever has long travel

Pass 18 Feb 2021 57,071 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 56,373 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

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))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 53,794 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 51,391 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 47,095 miles

Engine covers fitted

Near side outer cill damaged

O/r door damaged

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 39,919 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel rim distorted

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

both rear shock absorber upper bushes worn

clutch is slipping

exhaust systems corroded

front and rear exhaust support brackets broken

handbrake has slight travel

high level brake light incomplete

n/s/r outer cill damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2014 33,125 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front lower ball joint covers perished

front exhaust support bracket broken

handbrake requires adjustment

Fail 18 Sep 2013 26,219 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system corroded

handbrake requires adjustment

n/s/outer cill damaged

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2013 26,219 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

exhaust system corroded

handbrake requires adjustment

n/s/outer cill damaged

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2012 20,563 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 14,791 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 9,096 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 UBT 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 80%.

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 HV57 UBT, 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 UBT is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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