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R50 ALK

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

47,236 mi
Last recorded47,236 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 ALK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2025 47,236 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged compression joint (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged compression joint (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

back box corroded

brake peddle spongey

Pass 25 Apr 2024 40,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch worn

Fail 24 Apr 2024 40,400 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to drum (1.1.11 (c))

clutch worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 38,123 miles

clutch worn

Fail 21 Apr 2023 38,123 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

clutch worn

Pass 1 Mar 2022 36,583 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 36,580 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 36,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 36,570 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% O/S Slow application (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure uneven wear (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded font to rear to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 34,824 miles

O/S/F Tyre slightly worn on inner edge & N/S/R has uneven wear

Fail 23 Nov 2016 34,824 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

O/S/F Tyre slightly worn on inner edge & N/S/R has uneven wear

Pass 10 Dec 2015 34,521 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 34,521 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 34,098 miles

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 27 Mar 2014 31,710 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 31,710 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 27,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 23,973 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 23,973 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 20,032 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 15,958 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)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 15,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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R50 ALK is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R50 ALK, 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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R50 ALK is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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