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MA57 YVJ

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

40,056 mi
Last recorded40,056 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA57 YVJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 40,056 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 40,053 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 35,618 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2025 35,616 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 32,578 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 25,448 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 24,349 miles

Front shockers corroded

Front suspension arms corroded

Rear beam axle corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2021 24,037 miles

Fuel filter corroded but not leaking

General corrosion under vehicle

Pass 3 Feb 2020 23,801 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 23,319 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 22,622 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 22,031 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 21,390 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 21,390 miles

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 20,496 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 20,483 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 17,707 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 17,707 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wiper rubber adrift

Pass 24 Sep 2013 16,904 miles

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

exhaust hanger at front is corroded and deteriorated

Fail 24 Sep 2013 16,904 miles

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

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

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

exhaust hanger at front is corroded and deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2012 14,602 miles

front exhaust hanger broken

Pass 4 Oct 2011 12,163 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 8,676 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 YVJ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange 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 YVJ, 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 YVJ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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