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RA07 VGZ

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

48,443 mi
Last recorded48,443 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA07 VGZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 48,443 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 43,738 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 39,662 miles

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

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

air intake pipe split. (not effecting emissions)

both wiper blades split. (still clearing screen)

reverse lamp inoperative.

Pass 11 Jul 2023 35,675 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 35,674 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 30,856 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 26,116 miles

both front tyres worn low and worn on inner edges

front brake pads worn low.

Pass 1 Jul 2020 22,068 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 22,068 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 17,640 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 13,009 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 13,000 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 10,766 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 19 Jul 2016 9,479 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 8,860 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 7,249 miles

nearside front wiperblade split

Pass 25 Jul 2012 6,069 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 5,062 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 3,869 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 VGZ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 VGZ, 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 VGZ registered?

RA07 VGZ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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