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MA57 GFK

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,174 mi
Last recorded60,174 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA57 GFK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 60,174 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear axle and front suspension arms all corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2024 57,632 miles

n/s rear wheel arch has corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2024 57,632 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working 0/s rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s rear wheel arch has corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2023 55,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 53,397 miles

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

rear axle is corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2021 51,199 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 51,199 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 48,648 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 48,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 46,633 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 44,132 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 41,670 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 41,667 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 38,633 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 38,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 35,785 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 35,785 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 33,115 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 29,885 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 29,885 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 24,640 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 19,379 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 14,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 14,703 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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MA57 GFK is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MA57 GFK, 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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MA57 GFK is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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