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MW56 LLG

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,745 mi
Last recorded53,745 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW56 LLG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2026 53,745 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 52,911 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear all (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 52,907 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play driver side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 49,647 miles

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

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

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

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Fail 4 Jan 2024 49,647 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Pass 29 Nov 2022 48,540 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 46,675 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 46,670 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 45,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 44,002 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2018 42,977 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Oct 2017 39,658 miles

childs seat fitted to n/s/r childs seat insecure

wheel trims fitted not allowing inspection of wheel nuts

Fail 2 Oct 2017 39,642 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

childs seat fitted to n/s/r childs seat insecure

wheel trims fitted not allowing inspection of wheel nuts

Pass 1 Nov 2016 36,201 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2015 33,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat belt not fully checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2015 33,542 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear seat belt not fully checked due to child seat fitted

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 31,196 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 21,247 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 13,771 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 11,984 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 10,478 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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MW56 LLG is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MW56 LLG, 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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MW56 LLG is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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