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OY57 JWM

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,429 mi
Last recorded162,429 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 JWM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 162,429 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 162,429 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 138,450 miles

Boot full, not allowing for full inspection

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 138,450 miles

Boot full, not allowing for full inspection

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 111,356 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides slightly cracked/deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 111,356 miles

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

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides slightly cracked/deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 86,767 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 86,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has uneven wear/undulation in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 83,466 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 76,999 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 72,030 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 70,031 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 70,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 57,280 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 57,280 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear WIPER BLADE POOR CONDITION

Pass 29 Aug 2014 45,155 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 29,207 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 29,207 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 19 Sep 2012 16,290 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Sep 2011 8,863 miles

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

engine management light n dash

Pass 15 Sep 2010 6,237 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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OY57 JWM is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 OY57 JWM, 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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What year was OY57 JWM registered?

OY57 JWM is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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