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PE57 GHU

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

43,267 mi
Last recorded43,267 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE57 GHU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 43,267 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axel corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2026 43,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axel corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2025 40,003 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 36,706 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 36,705 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 33,376 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside front & offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside front & offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside rear & offside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 29,990 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre on edge ()

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 27,415 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 27,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 24,821 miles

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

nearside rear wheel tight to turn by hand

Pass 22 Jan 2019 21,274 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 17,987 miles

Front exhaust mount broken. still adequately supported at time of test.

Pass 24 Jan 2017 14,733 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 14,733 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 12,215 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 11,217 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 11,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 9,588 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 9,588 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 9,001 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 7,525 miles

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

offside rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

Pass 25 Sep 2012 7,525 miles

offside rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

Pass 22 Sep 2011 5,867 miles

advise nearside front tyre nailed!

Pass 29 Sep 2010 4,369 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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PE57 GHU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PE57 GHU, 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 PE57 GHU registered?

PE57 GHU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 15 October 2007.

Is PE57 GHU safe to buy?

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