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OY07 VKU

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY07 VKU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 56,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear to flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 56,239 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine oil level too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear to flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 53,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 53,830 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine oil level too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn in lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 48,740 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 42,643 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 42,641 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 41,595 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 41,595 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 40,660 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 39,723 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 38,242 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 36,341 miles

both rear tyres perished

steering rack has a light misting of oil

Pass 20 Jul 2016 34,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

wipers smearing

Pass 24 Mar 2015 30,722 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 27,819 miles

front discs corroded

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Fail 25 Mar 2014 27,819 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

front discs corroded

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Pass 1 Mar 2013 24,319 miles

front discs rusty

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 19 Mar 2012 21,575 miles

slight movement in front wheel bearings....corrosion around front exhaust pipe....

Pass 21 Mar 2011 17,621 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 12,889 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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OY07 VKU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OY07 VKU, 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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OY07 VKU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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