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RF56 YJR

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,531 mi
Last recorded61,531 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 YJR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 61,531 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 52,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 48,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Mar 2023 48,259 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2022 44,873 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 36,682 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both side (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 35,754 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 28,141 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 21,202 miles

Both rear wheels have a slight brake binding.

Headlight aim is at upper limit on both.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low.

Nearside Front Wiper worn but still clear the windscreen.

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low.

Pass 3 Mar 2017 17,273 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 17,273 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 14,234 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 14,234 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 9,036 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 7,980 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 7,010 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 6,043 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 5,236 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 4,392 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 4,392 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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RF56 YJR is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RF56 YJR, 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 RF56 YJR registered?

RF56 YJR is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 12 January 2007.

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