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RE07 VZF

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

33,239 mi
Last recorded33,239 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE07 VZF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 33,239 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 33,239 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 32,536 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle corroded

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 29,263 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 22,714 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 19,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre void of tread on outer edge

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 16,551 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 16,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2018 14,137 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 12,345 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 11,965 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 11,434 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 10,714 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 9,477 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 9,477 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2013 8,450 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 7,319 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 6,115 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 4,716 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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RE07 VZF is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Red 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 RE07 VZF, 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 RE07 VZF registered?

RE07 VZF is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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The MOT history for RE07 VZF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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