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LA56 TXU

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

48,144 mi
Last recorded48,144 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 TXU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 48,144 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 46,688 miles

Front N/S & O/S tyres wearing on edges -- O/S has slight wall damage

Front exhaust flexi section deteriorating

O/S inner drive shaft CV joint is damp

Play in both front top suspension mounts

Fail 21 Nov 2024 46,687 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Front N/S & O/S tyres wearing on edges -- O/S has slight wall damage

Front exhaust flexi section deteriorating

O/S inner drive shaft CV joint is damp

O/S parking brake efficiency lower

Parking brake -- travel

Play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 11 Dec 2023 45,420 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 43,868 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 42,671 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 41,931 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 41,114 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 41,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 39,082 miles

Offside Front Tire worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2017 36,042 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 33,563 miles

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

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge (155/65r13-73t)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 30,148 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 30,144 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Service brake performance low. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Auto brake pedal rubber well worn.

Recommend rear drum brake inspection as offside wheel cylinder is liable to be leaking.

Fail 16 Dec 2014 26,532 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 26,532 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 22,981 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 19,377 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 15,267 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 10,944 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 8,671 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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LA56 TXU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LA56 TXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA56 TXU registered?

LA56 TXU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 January 2007.

Is LA56 TXU safe to buy?

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