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SB07 APV

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

43,055 mi
Last recorded43,055 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB07 APV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2023 43,055 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Body sill very corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Noise from rear brake when rotated

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 42,032 miles

Offside Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 42,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 38,193 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 34,026 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 34,026 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 31,585 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 29,852 miles

Offside Front TYRE SCRUBBING ON INNER EDGE

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 28,011 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 28,011 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 25,340 miles

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

advise all tyres cracking of structure

advise front brake pipes coated in grease

advise rear shocker slight corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2015 24,331 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 19 Feb 2015 24,331 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Feb 2014 24,140 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 24,139 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Battery warning light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2014 24,128 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 20,396 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Mar 2012 17,078 miles

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

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

exhust bracket broken

Fail 24 Mar 2012 17,078 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhust bracket broken

Fail 26 Mar 2011 11,140 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2011 11,140 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2010 6,458 miles

a/ can not see front brake pads

a/ ofside front tyre 2-3 mm INNER edge

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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SB07 APV is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SB07 APV, 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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SB07 APV is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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