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LV57 XLL

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

28,002 mi
Last recorded28,002 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV57 XLL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 28,002 miles

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

all suspensions compartments slightly corroded and rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Fail 22 Jul 2026 28,002 miles

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

all suspensions compartments slightly corroded and rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 12 Dec 2023 26,889 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s where connected to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 26,889 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades defective (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s where connected to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 24,474 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated attached to the fuel filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front seat belt is becoming slow to reel in.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pinion area of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 24,474 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose deteriorated attached to the fuel filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front seat belt is becoming slow to reel in.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pinion area of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 24,165 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in the tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 24,165 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in the tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working both lamp.switch malfunction (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 23,975 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack housing (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 23,973 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack housing (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 23,835 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 23,835 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 23,390 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 22,876 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 21,891 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 20,626 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 20,626 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 17,686 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 17,686 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2013 14,879 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 11,849 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 11,849 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 8,862 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 5,270 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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LV57 XLL is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LV57 XLL, 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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What year was LV57 XLL registered?

LV57 XLL is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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