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MF57 SJX

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

42,152 mi
Last recorded42,152 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF57 SJX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 42,152 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 42,152 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 37,790 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 37,790 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 32,505 miles

Bonnet damaged and insecure, PRS

Fail 9 Dec 2016 31,850 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s rear brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s rear brake increase rate slow. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 28,320 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in poor condition

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

Offside Front brake disc in poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2013 25,197 miles

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 21 Sep 2012 22,038 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 22,038 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 19,313 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 23 Sep 2010 16,597 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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MF57 SJX is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MF57 SJX, 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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What year was MF57 SJX registered?

MF57 SJX is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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