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SB07 APX

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,739 mi
Last recorded83,739 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB07 APX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 83,739 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 82,258 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 82,225 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety Sump. (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2019 79,099 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak on the sump.

Pass 15 Feb 2018 74,253 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 74,252 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 67,849 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 67,787 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 59,020 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 59,015 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure inner clip (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 43,629 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 43,629 miles

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

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

offside front wiper blade split

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

nearside front & rear tyres worn below 1.6 on inner edge

nearside front wheel rim damaged on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2014 26,723 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 26,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 19,018 miles

Engine oil slightly over filled.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 18,986 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil slightly over filled.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 15,749 miles

Engine oil slightly over filled.

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

Nearside rear tyre punctured on shoulder. 155/65R13

Fail 25 Jan 2012 15,749 miles

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

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

Engine oil slightly over filled.

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

Nearside rear tyre punctured on shoulder. 155/65R13

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 12,173 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 6,174 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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SB07 APX is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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