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RV07 JZM

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

23,147 mi
Last recorded23,147 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV07 JZM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 23,147 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 23,147 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 22,107 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 21,365 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 21,365 miles

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 Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 21,269 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 21,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated 155/65/13 powertrac (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 20,725 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 20,555 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 20,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 20,350 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 20,350 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 19,935 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 19,935 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 18,959 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 18,364 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 17,734 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Jan 2015 16,048 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 Jan 2014 13,670 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 10,698 miles

N/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN VERY LOW INNER EDGE

front tyres perishing

o/s/f tyre tread wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2012 8,652 miles

all tyres perishing.

both front tyres, treads wearing inner edges.

Pass 5 Feb 2011 6,585 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Feb 2010 5,133 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 5,133 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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RV07 JZM is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RV07 JZM, 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 RV07 JZM registered?

RV07 JZM is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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