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HW07 ABU

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,929 mi
Last recorded71,929 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW07 ABU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 71,929 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn low and deteriorated

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 20 Feb 2023 71,882 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 58,633 miles

Brake pedal has little reserve travel.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside 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 Inner edge devoid of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Feb 2022 58,633 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has little reserve travel.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside 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 Inner edge devoid of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Feb 2021 44,528 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component inner rack gaitor (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2021 44,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component inner rack gaitor (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2020 40,539 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2019 38,675 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 36,963 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 35,251 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre 3mm and perishing

Offside Front tyre 3mm and perishing

both rear tyres perishing

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 23 Feb 2017 35,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Valve stem seriously damaged all four (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Front tyre 3mm and perishing

Offside Front tyre 3mm and perishing

both rear tyres perishing

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 19 Feb 2016 33,345 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 33,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 31,946 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 29,110 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 25,481 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 21,787 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 18,917 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 14,480 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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HW07 ABU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HW07 ABU, 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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HW07 ABU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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