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SE07 MWU

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,611 mi
Last recorded67,611 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE07 MWU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 67,611 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 66,330 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 66,330 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT-REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 64,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 62,722 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 62,621 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 60,232 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 58,595 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight split in middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 58,959 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall split and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight split in middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 56,133 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 56,133 miles

Nearside All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 53,023 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 53,023 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 50,763 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 47,454 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 46,859 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 46,844 miles

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 43,630 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 39,382 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Dec 2014 39,382 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Dec 2013 33,957 miles

front exhaust mounting broken

Fail 7 Dec 2013 33,811 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front exhaust mounting broken

Fail 17 Dec 2012 25,172 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 25,172 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 17,776 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 15,105 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 11,804 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 11,804 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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SE07 MWU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SE07 MWU, 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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What year was SE07 MWU registered?

SE07 MWU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 May 2007.

Is SE07 MWU safe to buy?

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