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LG57 EWF

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

25,461 mi
Last recorded25,461 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG57 EWF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 25,461 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 25,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 20,319 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 20,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 16,657 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 15,981 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 15,049 miles

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

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

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

corrosion under body

Pass 27 Aug 2020 13,739 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 13,739 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 13,694 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

exhaust front flexible pipe deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2019 13,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and scored on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust front flexible pipe deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2018 13,664 miles

all tyres worn to around 4mm

exhaust system front flexi pipe deteriorated

slight wear to front brakes

surface corrosion to front suspension lower arms

Pass 26 Sep 2017 13,225 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 13,028 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 12,728 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 11,329 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 11,329 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 9,560 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 9,560 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 6,110 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 6,110 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 4,806 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 3,693 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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LG57 EWF is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LG57 EWF, 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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LG57 EWF is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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