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MJ57 OGU

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,742 mi
Last recorded69,742 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 OGU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 69,742 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear axle corroded

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 69,742 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear axle corroded

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 67,587 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 67,589 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 64,849 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively advise brake check (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame / axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 64,849 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively advise brake check (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame / axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 62,955 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 62,955 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear side lights go out when brake pedal pressed (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 61,544 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 59,620 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Pass 9 Nov 2017 55,962 miles

exhaust corroded and has slight blow

Pass 10 Nov 2016 51,601 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 47,301 miles

front brake padsa getting low

Fail 19 Nov 2015 47,301 miles

front brake padsa getting low

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 42,065 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 42,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 36,505 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 31,353 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 31,353 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 25,741 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 20,317 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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MJ57 OGU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ57 OGU, 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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MJ57 OGU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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