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ML07 DZR

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

47,493 mi
Last recorded47,493 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML07 DZR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 47,493 miles

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 42,766 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 42,747 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 37,960 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Surface rust under body and components

Fail 22 Aug 2023 37,960 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear axle corroded

Surface rust under body and components

Pass 15 Aug 2022 33,624 miles

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

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

Rear fuel filter corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2021 31,061 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 31,048 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 28,202 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 28,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 26,536 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2019 26,354 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 23,332 miles

Bonnet secondary retaining device defective.

Fuel filter corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65T13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65T13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65T13 (5.2.3 (e))

offside front tyre outer sidewall perishing.

Fail 9 Aug 2018 23,332 miles

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

Bonnet secondary retaining device defective.

Fuel filter corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65T13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65T13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65T13 (5.2.3 (e))

offside front tyre outer sidewall perishing.

Pass 9 Jun 2017 21,077 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 21,077 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 18,951 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge & side wall damaged (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front exhaust mounting bracket snapped off

offside rear tyre side wall cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2015 17,142 miles

Offside front tyre perishing.

Offside rear tyre perished and cracking.

Pass 10 Jun 2014 15,460 miles

front exhaust pipe backet snapped off

offside rear tyre side wall cracked

Pass 5 Jun 2013 13,986 miles

front exhaust corroded & bracket broken off

Pass 2 Jun 2012 12,253 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 11,151 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 9,071 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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ML07 DZR is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ML07 DZR, 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 ML07 DZR registered?

ML07 DZR is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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