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R123 TAL

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,864 mi
Last recorded42,864 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 TAL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 42,864 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 42,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 34,689 miles

Central Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

nearside front tyre on legal limit of tread on inner &outer edges

slight free play travel in handbrake lever

Fail 9 Dec 2020 34,687 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

nearside front tyre on legal limit of tread on inner &outer edges

slight free play travel in handbrake lever

Pass 11 Dec 2019 31,498 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 31,496 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear brake noisy,suspect shoe linings are worn.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 25,638 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 25,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 21,943 miles

slightly leek in the steering rack

Fail 20 Sep 2017 21,943 miles

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

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

slightly leek in the steering rack

Pass 21 Sep 2016 18,568 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 18,568 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 15,971 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 15,971 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 13,609 miles

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 17 Sep 2013 11,003 miles

slight weap from steering rack

Pass 17 Aug 2012 9,914 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres worn on edge (tracking)

oil (o/s/f driveshaft seal)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 9,914 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres worn on edge (tracking)

oil (o/s/f driveshaft seal)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 8,644 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 6,855 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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R123 TAL is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R123 TAL, 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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R123 TAL is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 August 2007.

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