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PJ07 ZJO

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

33,128 mi
Last recorded33,128 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ07 ZJO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 33,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose forward (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle in its entirety (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 32,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose forward (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2025 32,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose forward (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2024 32,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose forward (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 31,611 miles

All 4 tyres are getting a little hardened / perished

Both headlights are starting to frost

Rear both rear brakes a little squeaky / binding but functioning fine

Pass 18 Feb 2022 30,745 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 30,740 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both NS/OS (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 30,026 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 29,428 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 29,428 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 28,185 miles

Rear axle bushes slightly worn

Rear corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2018 28,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear axle bushes slightly worn

Rear corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2017 24,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge are close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit The tyre is showing signs of age cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre has DEEP cut to inner edge recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 24,879 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported The back bracket of the back box (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge are close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit The tyre is showing signs of age cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre has DEEP cut to inner edge recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 22,645 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Inner fuel filter corroded

Offside Rear tyre slightly surface perishing

Rear wiper splitting

Pass 17 Aug 2015 18,933 miles

both front windscreen wipers poor

both nearside and offside front and rear tyres cracking up on side wall and tread

Fail 3 Aug 2015 18,888 miles

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

both front windscreen wipers poor

both nearside and offside front and rear tyres cracking up on side wall and tread

Pass 4 Aug 2014 16,495 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 16,467 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 14,504 miles

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

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

advise wheel alignment check due to front tyre wear,

exhaust system corroded.

Fail 2 Aug 2013 14,499 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

advise wheel alignment check due to front tyre wear,

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 10 Jul 2012 12,167 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 12,167 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 9,731 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 7,469 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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PJ07 ZJO is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 PJ07 ZJO, 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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PJ07 ZJO is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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