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MK57 OWJ

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,049 mi
Last recorded52,049 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK57 OWJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 52,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 49,351 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 46,803 miles

Exhaust corroded

Corrosion on underside

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 46,803 miles

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

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

Corrosion on underside

Exhaust corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 44,237 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 43,446 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 43,245 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 42,957 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 41,322 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 39,661 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 39,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 37,528 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 34,825 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 33,055 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 31,874 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 31,872 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 30,694 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 28,446 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 28,446 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 27,032 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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MK57 OWJ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MK57 OWJ, 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 MK57 OWJ registered?

MK57 OWJ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 September 2007.

Is MK57 OWJ safe to buy?

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