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PE56 XAR

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

48,252 mi
Last recorded48,252 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 XAR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 48,252 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 47,467 miles

2 front to rear brake pipes corroding

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

offside front brake binding slightly

rear axle corroding

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 15 Dec 2017 45,145 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Dec 2017 45,145 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 41,464 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Dec 2016 41,464 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 37,130 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 33,087 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 33,085 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 29,211 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 29,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2013 25,337 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 25,337 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 17,818 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 14,330 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 9,483 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 9,483 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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PE56 XAR is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PE56 XAR, 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 PE56 XAR registered?

PE56 XAR is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 January 2007.

Is PE56 XAR safe to buy?

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