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RJ07 WTE

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,704 mi
Last recorded61,704 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ07 WTE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 61,704 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 61,704 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 54,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

front exhaust mounting rubber perished and about to fail and centre silencer mounting rubber split and no longer supporting the exhaust

nearside rear brake grabbing

Pass 31 Mar 2017 50,784 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear brakes grabbing

Fail 31 Mar 2017 50,784 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 3 mounting rubbers split (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear brakes grabbing

Pass 2 Apr 2016 45,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 45,199 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 39,748 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 39,734 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 36,107 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 35,999 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 31,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight adverse wear on nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2012 25,316 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 18,950 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 13,181 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 13,165 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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RJ07 WTE 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 62.5%.

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 RJ07 WTE, 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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RJ07 WTE is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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