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SG07 SPU

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,915 mi
Last recorded69,915 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG07 SPU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 69,915 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar to suspension arm mounting rubber. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 68,780 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front flex joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 68,780 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outersill corroded within 300mm of axle mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front flex joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 67,961 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 67,961 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 65,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex hose to front of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front of car (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material towards caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 65,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex hose to front of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front of car (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material towards caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box heatshield laying on top of box & rattling

Pass 8 Aug 2022 63,208 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 60,819 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 60,816 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 58,382 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 55,826 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 51,172 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 51,172 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 47,273 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 47,273 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 43,583 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 41,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 41,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 37,396 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 34,550 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear axles bush slightly worn

Fail 23 Aug 2013 34,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear axles bush slightly worn

Pass 17 Aug 2012 31,648 miles

nearside rear axles bush slightly worn

Pass 24 Aug 2011 29,316 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 29,316 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 25,528 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 24,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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SG07 SPU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SG07 SPU, 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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SG07 SPU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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