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RY07 HPJ

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

47,752 mi
Last recorded47,752 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY07 HPJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 47,752 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 42,495 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 42,495 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 42,482 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 86% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 35,666 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 35,666 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened has excessive lateral movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust down pipe insecure (bracket broken away from exh)

Pass 11 Aug 2017 30,630 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 30,630 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 26,761 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking.

Fail 22 Jul 2016 26,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also bald on inner and outer edges. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also bald on inner and outer edges (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking.

Pass 23 Jul 2015 21,595 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres perished and wearing outer edges

Fail 23 Jul 2015 21,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres perished and wearing outer edges

Pass 15 Jul 2014 15,187 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 13,276 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 3 Jul 2012 11,375 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 9,570 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 9,570 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 7,577 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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RY07 HPJ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RY07 HPJ, 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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RY07 HPJ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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