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RF57 EOL

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

54,916 mi
Last recorded54,916 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 EOL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2021 54,916 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 54,744 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL HOLED DUE TO CORROSION (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL HOLED DUE TO CORROSION (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed HANDLE BROKEN (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1556513 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1556513 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 51,745 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 51,745 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 47,460 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wiper deteriorated

general corrosion to suspension components front and rear

o/s and n/s headlights deteriorated

Fail 4 Nov 2019 47,355 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wiper deteriorated

general corrosion to suspension components front and rear

o/s and n/s headlights deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2018 42,658 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Pass 28 Oct 2017 37,171 miles

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGES

SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 26 Oct 2017 37,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGES

SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 25 Oct 2016 32,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tread on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2015 28,676 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 26,091 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 10 Oct 2014 26,091 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Oct 2013 23,422 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 23,422 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 19,016 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 15,423 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 11,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 11,843 miles

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

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

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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RF57 EOL is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RF57 EOL, 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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RF57 EOL is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 October 2007.

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