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MF07 YAD

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

66,706 mi
Last recorded66,706 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF07 YAD
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2025 66,706 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame likely to fail os bush holder broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear boot rams weak

Pass 2 Jul 2024 63,697 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 63,697 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 60,203 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 60,203 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 56,802 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened susp beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear hatch struts wont hold hatch up

Fail 4 Jul 2022 56,802 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened susp beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear hatch struts wont hold hatch up

Pass 6 Jul 2021 53,135 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 53,135 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 50,936 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners taken off mirror ()

Fail 18 Jun 2020 50,936 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners taken off mirror ()

Pass 9 Jul 2019 47,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all components attatched (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 47,086 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn both edges 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn both edges 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all components attatched (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 42,136 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 42,136 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal sinking to floor (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 37,068 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 37,068 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 33,994 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 33,994 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

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

Tyre sizes different on front than on rear but same size on same axle

Pass 4 Jul 2015 30,990 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 27,257 miles

exhaust is corroded at front flexible pipe.

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

Pass 6 Nov 2013 21,352 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 15,452 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Nov 2012 15,452 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2011 9,291 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 8,747 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 8,515 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 7,478 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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MF07 YAD is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 MF07 YAD, 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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MF07 YAD is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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