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MA57 YVE

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,633 mi
Last recorded94,633 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA57 YVE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2018 94,633 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre going out of shape [border line]

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

exhaust in poor condition & rear mounting broken

fuel filter corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2017 86,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2016 81,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 81,214 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 69,356 miles

foot brake travel BORDERLINE

Pass 20 Sep 2014 60,245 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2014 60,240 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 53,066 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 52,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2012 43,636 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear suspension components

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

wheel trims fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2012 43,636 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear suspension components

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

wheel trims fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2011 32,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion to rear suspension components

front wipers slightly smearing windscreen

wheel trims fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2010 21,922 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2010 21,922 miles

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

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 YVE is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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