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ML57 FJE

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,319 mi
Last recorded85,319 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML57 FJE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2020 85,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn antiroll bar split pin corroded ineffective (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 74,515 miles

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

coil springs corroded ( all

front wiper blades smearing the windscreen

Fail 8 Mar 2019 74,515 miles

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

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

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

coil springs corroded ( all

front wiper blades smearing the windscreen

Pass 21 Mar 2018 63,022 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 63,001 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 53,348 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 53,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 45,545 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 45,526 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 38,536 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 30,202 miles

advise engine man/light on

Fail 29 Mar 2014 30,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

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

advise engine man/light on

Pass 31 Aug 2012 20,131 miles

advise engine man/light on

advise oil leek at sump plug

Fail 31 Aug 2012 20,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

advise engine man/light on

advise oil leek at sump plug

Pass 29 Sep 2010 9,583 miles

Both rear axle bushes starting to split.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wiperblade deteriorated.

Fail 29 Sep 2010 9,581 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear axle bushes starting to split.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wiperblade deteriorated.

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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ML57 FJE is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ML57 FJE, 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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ML57 FJE is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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