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MA57 YBY

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

53,817 mi
Last recorded53,817 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA57 YBY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 53,817 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 53,522 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear ( both ) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front steering rack slightly play

Nearside Front top mounting slightly play

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 47,681 miles

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

Coil spring corroded front & Rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front sump pan rust oil damp

Offside Front anti roll bar end cap bosh slight deteriorated

Offside Front headlight lens slight defective

steering pipe slight pitted

Fail 20 Jun 2025 47,681 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel brake pedal sponge (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded front & Rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front sump pan rust oil damp

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front headlight lens slight defective

steering pipe slight pitted

Pass 3 Jul 2024 44,516 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bushes deteriorated/ Perishing both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly wearing on edge both

Front engine oil mist

Offside Front brake disc pitted

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 44,516 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both side (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leaking gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe front to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both side (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring crack (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bushes deteriorated/ Perishing both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly wearing on edge both

Front engine oil mist

Offside Front brake disc pitted

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 38,191 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 38,191 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel too low (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 31,098 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 16 Jul 2022 31,098 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2021 24,630 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front head lamp lens slighty frosted

Fail 28 Jul 2021 24,630 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexy (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front head lamp lens slighty frosted

Pass 16 Jul 2020 18,075 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 17,883 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 17,459 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 17,125 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 16,465 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 15,395 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking

Offside Front tyre is cracking

Offside Rear tyre is cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2014 12,626 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 11,168 miles

nearside front tyre crack in side wall

Pass 18 Sep 2012 6,697 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 6,049 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 5,248 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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MA57 YBY is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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