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MF57 SJY

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

48,582 mi
Last recorded48,582 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF57 SJY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 48,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 48,579 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill excessively corroded at rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 47,884 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 47,884 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2024 46,959 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 46,107 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 46,102 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 45,278 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 44,722 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 44,722 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 44,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front abs rings corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2019 44,070 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front - Rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn badly on inner shoulder - Attention needed

Slight blow on exhaust front

Tyres badly perished on outer side wall - All

Offside Front Tyre worn very close to cord on inner shoulder - attention needed

Fail 2 Oct 2019 44,070 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front - Rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn badly on inner shoulder - Attention needed

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

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

Slight blow on exhaust front

Tyres badly perished on outer side wall - All

Offside Front Tyre worn very close to cord on inner shoulder - attention needed

Pass 28 Sep 2018 42,078 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Both front tyres wearing badly on inner shoulder

Brake pipes greased - all

Front exhaust hanger broken but still well supported

Pass 18 Oct 2017 40,728 miles

All tyres badly perished in tread

Front exhaust support bracket corroded & broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald patch on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 37,820 miles

All tyres perished

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

Front exhaust mounting corroded & weakened

Pass 8 Oct 2015 33,276 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 28,476 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 23,810 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 18,601 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 16,543 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 13,839 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 SJY is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 MF57 SJY, 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 SJY registered?

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

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