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RJ56 ETR

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

51,219 mi
Last recorded51,219 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 ETR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 51,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 47,268 miles

Front nearside and offside mcpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside also has cracks (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi damaged

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2019 47,268 miles

Front nearside and offside mcpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside also has cracks (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi damaged

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 42,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm very strong advise change asap (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing close to balding strong advise change asap

Fail 24 Apr 2018 42,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm strong advise change asap (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge close to balding strong advise change asap

Pass 18 Apr 2017 38,396 miles

Fuel filter corroded

Fuel tank securing strap corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished on and 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 34,105 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

front brake discs corroded/worn slightly

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded/broken but exhaust system not insecure

fuel filter slightly corroded

nearside front tyre tread cracking slightly

nearside rear tyre tread cracking slightly

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit and tread cracking

Fail 1 Apr 2016 34,105 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread (4.1.D.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

front brake discs corroded/worn slightly

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded/broken but exhaust system not insecure

fuel filter slightly corroded

nearside front tyre tread cracking slightly

nearside rear tyre tread cracking slightly

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit and tread cracking

Fail 30 Apr 2015 33,100 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 30 Apr 2015 33,100 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 1 May 2014 29,614 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f wheel has slight resistance to turn

Pass 19 Apr 2013 26,609 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 22,978 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 19,095 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 19,095 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 14,909 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 14,909 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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RJ56 ETR is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RJ56 ETR, 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 RJ56 ETR registered?

RJ56 ETR is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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