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SA57 YOT

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

87,949 mi
Last recorded87,949 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA57 YOT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2023 87,949 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier clamp missing (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 84,788 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 83,882 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch area corroded.

Fail 2 Mar 2020 83,807 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached insecure (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch area corroded.

Pass 30 Mar 2019 81,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 80,157 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in grease full inspection could not be carried out (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded and has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Fail 2 Jul 2018 80,157 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in grease full inspection could not be carried out (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded and has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Pass 6 Jul 2017 79,299 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 79,291 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported center pipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 79,287 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Both sides top bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 61,514 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 61,514 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 55,003 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 54,997 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edges .tread not cut as deep as main tread

Pass 29 May 2013 48,895 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 48,884 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2011 36,554 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 36,554 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 36,330 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel filter rusty

Fail 25 Oct 2011 36,330 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel filter rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2010 29,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

windscreen slightly damaged and marked

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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SA57 YOT is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 SA57 YOT, 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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SA57 YOT is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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