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RA56 TWC

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,404 mi
Last recorded26,404 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA56 TWC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 26,404 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn in edges recommend changing 155/65r13

Offside Front tyre worn on edges and perishing recommend changing

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

both front coil springs corroding

bth rear wheels slightly bent

exhaust corroding / and blowing

rear axle corroding

steering rack damp with oil

Pass 10 Feb 2025 22,196 miles

Suspension components corroded

Brake pipes slightly corroded

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

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 19,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 19,583 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Side movement in parking brake lever

Fail 30 Jul 2019 19,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Side movement in parking brake lever

Pass 1 Aug 2018 16,028 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear tyre's age cracking (12 years old

side movement in parking brake lever

Pass 20 Jul 2017 12,070 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

requires tracking

temp repair to n/s door mirror

Fail 20 Jul 2017 12,070 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

requires tracking

temp repair to n/s door mirror

Pass 21 Jul 2016 7,518 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 2,812 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 2,811 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 2,537 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 1,929 miles

tested wet

Fail 6 Feb 2012 1,929 miles

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

tested wet

Pass 8 Feb 2011 1,419 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 1,227 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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RA56 TWC is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RA56 TWC, 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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RA56 TWC is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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