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LJ57 USL

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

49,758 mi
Last recorded49,758 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 USL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 49,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2023 42,371 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2023 42,371 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 35,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2022 35,867 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 28,396 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 27,234 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 24,868 miles

Acceleration pedal anti-slip provision missing

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides rear ()

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

both rear tyres heavily perished

Fail 3 Apr 2018 24,868 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Acceleration pedal anti-slip provision missing

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides rear ()

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

both rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 9 Apr 2016 18,588 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 18,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 14,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Sep 2014 14,589 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2013 10,333 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 6,950 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 5,775 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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LJ57 USL is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LJ57 USL, 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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LJ57 USL is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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