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LG07 ESF

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,672 mi
Last recorded60,672 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG07 ESF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2026 60,672 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both require cleaning and buffing or replacement (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively too large for screen blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 47,263 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 41,277 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 40,212 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 38,887 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 38,420 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 38,273 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 38,273 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 37,059 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 36,368 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 35,431 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 34,811 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 34,811 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 33,961 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 33,961 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 33,193 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 33,193 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 May 2013 30,783 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 4 May 2013 30,783 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2012 25,294 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 21,410 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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LG07 ESF is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LG07 ESF, 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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LG07 ESF is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 6 August 2007.

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