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RA07 VGV

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

35,370 mi
Last recorded35,370 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA07 VGV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 35,370 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes slightly perished on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs starting to corrode at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2026 35,354 miles

Clutch biting point high on operation– suspect approaching end of serviceable life

Exhaust front flexible section/centre section outer mesh deteriorated and system corroded

Exhaust front/centre section mounting hanger broken but system still supported

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush located in lower arm cracked and perished both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides beginning to corrode at bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 30,019 miles

Both side front top mount slighty play

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front exhuast flexi slighty damaged

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side(perished) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 30,018 miles

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

Both side front top mount slighty play

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front exhuast flexi slighty damaged

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side(perished) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 27,425 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear beam axle rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2023 26,159 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 22,578 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 22,122 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 21,836 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 20,676 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 19,186 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 17,077 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 24 Mar 2016 15,232 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 13,693 miles

rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2014 12,154 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 10,172 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 8,331 miles

nearside wiper worn/split

offside wiper worn/split

Pass 20 Jun 2011 6,583 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2010 5,293 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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RA07 VGV is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 RA07 VGV, 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 RA07 VGV registered?

RA07 VGV is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 June 2007.

Is RA07 VGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA07 VGV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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