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SB57 UAV

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

58,042 mi
Last recorded58,042 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB57 UAV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2020 58,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

clutch pedal very low

Pass 18 Apr 2019 47,300 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 47,296 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 41,465 miles

EML light on

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

exhaust back box hangers snapped but still supported

exhaust flexi pipe damage

exhaust mid section hanger snapped but still supported

front brake discs lipped

Fail 17 Nov 2017 41,465 miles

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

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

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

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

EML light on

Nearside Front wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake grabbing

Oil leak ()

exhaust back box hangers snapped but still supported

exhaust flexi pipe damage

exhaust mid section hanger snapped but still supported

front brake discs lipped

Pass 23 Nov 2016 36,761 miles

Both front tyres perished

Engine management light on

Exhaust back box mount broken but system still adequately supported

Exhaust front flexi deteriorated but not blown

Nearside Front Wiper blade torn but still clearing windscreen

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 36,761 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported Both front to rear, over fuel tank (3.6.B.1)

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

Both front tyres perished

Engine management light on

Exhaust back box mount broken but system still adequately supported

Exhaust front flexi deteriorated but not blown

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wiper blade torn but still clearing windscreen

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 27,204 miles

exhaust front pipe sheath insecure

oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2015 27,204 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

exhaust front pipe sheath insecure

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2014 23,692 miles

advise exhaust

advise slight cracking on offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Nov 2014 23,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

advise exhaust

advise slight cracking on offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2013 21,500 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 19,239 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 19,161 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 16,374 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 13,438 miles

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

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

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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SB57 UAV is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SB57 UAV, 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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SB57 UAV is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 November 2007.

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