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LY56 JOU

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

91,688 mi
Last recorded91,688 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 JOU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 91,688 miles

Brake pedal travel

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Frosted up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Frosted up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 91,674 miles

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

Brake pedal travel

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Frosted up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Frosted up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 84,496 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 84,482 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 77,493 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 77,478 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 70,913 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2021 69,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 65,414 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 65,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 59,210 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 52,031 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 52,027 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 46,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bad condition (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit needs replacing now (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 38,793 miles

ENGINE OIL SLIGHTLY OVERFILLED

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 38,793 miles

ENGINE OIL SLIGHTLY OVERFILLED

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 33,221 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 33,216 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 28,684 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 23,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2012 17,046 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 10,520 miles

both front tyres wearing very badly inner edge need replacing

Pass 25 Jan 2010 5,260 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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LY56 JOU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc 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 LY56 JOU, 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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LY56 JOU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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