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OY57 JRU

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,323 mi
Last recorded62,323 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 JRU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 62,323 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [ both side ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 62,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator [ both side ] (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect [ both side ] (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [ both side ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 59,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

O/S & N/S Rear tyres deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 57,610 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 57,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 55,853 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 52,652 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 52,651 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 46,884 miles

Front exhaust mounting corroded and broken but exhaust still secure

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 41,799 miles

Front exhaust mounting corroded and broken but exhaust still secure

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear tail gate shocks weak

Fail 22 Sep 2017 41,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge as marked (4.1.D.1b)

Front exhaust mounting corroded and broken but exhaust still secure

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear tail gate shocks weak

Pass 24 Sep 2016 38,092 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 38,092 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 35,688 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 35,688 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 34,198 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 30,749 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 30,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 26,345 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 26,345 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 20,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre cut on inner wall

Pass 24 Sep 2010 11,895 miles

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

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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OY57 JRU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OY57 JRU, 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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OY57 JRU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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