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NL07 JSU

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,676 mi
Last recorded39,676 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL07 JSU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 39,676 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front (2.4.G.1)

exhaust deteriorated

o/s & n/s front inner edges worn

o/s rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 14 Mar 2017 39,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play o/s & n/s (2.6.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front (2.4.G.1)

exhaust deteriorated

o/s & n/s front inner edges worn

Pass 30 Mar 2016 36,869 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s wishbone (2.4.G.1)

exhaust slight deteriorated

Fail 22 Mar 2016 36,803 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s wishbone (2.4.G.1)

exhaust slight deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2015 33,817 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

tyres x4 slight deterioration

Pass 26 Mar 2014 31,212 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2014 31,187 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2013 28,688 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 25,576 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 22,323 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 19,905 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 19,905 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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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NL07 JSU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NL07 JSU, 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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NL07 JSU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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