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SB07 ARF

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

50,008 mi
Last recorded50,008 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB07 ARF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2023 50,008 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed due to management light and leak at fuel filter (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire at filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front brake disc back plates deteriorated

both rear tyres badly misshaped

radiator support cross member badly corroded

rear axel corroded

Pass 7 May 2019 49,554 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2019 49,554 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2018 48,622 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

fuel filter corroded

Fail 8 May 2018 48,610 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

engine management lamp on

fuel filter corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2017 47,250 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 47,246 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 42,898 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn very noisy (2.5.C.2c)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn very noisy (2.5.C.2c)

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

both number plates loose

tyres are different sizes on both axles

Fail 27 Apr 2016 42,898 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn very noisy (2.5.C.2c)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn very noisy (2.5.C.2c)

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

both number plates loose

tyres are different sizes on both axles

Pass 27 Apr 2015 39,084 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2014 33,385 miles

Exhaust front pipe hanger broken

Front tyres differ in size to rears

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 33,385 miles

Exhaust front pipe hanger broken

Front tyres differ in size to rears

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 28,438 miles

Front tyres differ in size to rears

Offside front cv joint noisey

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2013 28,092 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Battery warning light on

Front tyres differ in size to rears

Offside front cv joint noisey

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 22,360 miles

Front tyres 155/70/13. rear tyres 155/65/13!

Offside front cv joint noisy on wheel lock!

Pass 7 Mar 2011 8,664 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 6,766 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 ARF is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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