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PY56 FJN

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

65,529 mi
Last recorded65,529 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 FJN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 65,529 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 65,522 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust box hanger broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 62,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 62,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure filter insecure clip broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 59,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and rear tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 55,597 miles

FRONT AND REAR SECTIONS OF EXHAUST HAVE CORROSION.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 55,524 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported BRACKET BROKEN. (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FRONT AND REAR SECTIONS OF EXHAUST HAVE CORROSION.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 52,219 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system has corrosion,front and rear.

Fail 25 Oct 2016 52,219 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system has corrosion,front and rear.

Pass 28 Oct 2015 49,148 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all in places (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 49,147 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 40,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 40,327 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 30,821 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 19,972 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 16,705 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2012 16,705 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2011 14,171 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)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 11,881 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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PY56 FJN is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PY56 FJN, 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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PY56 FJN is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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