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SL07 XUM

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,451 mi
Last recorded55,451 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL07 XUM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 55,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 55,441 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 54,303 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 53,417 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strut (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 51,615 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 51,612 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush nearside and offside rear (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2021 41,014 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 9 Jul 2020 33,953 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 33,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 30,063 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside on limit (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 30,061 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside on limit (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 22,122 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 22,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 13,250 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 5,971 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 5,672 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 5,671 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 5,283 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 4,694 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 3,993 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 3,286 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 2,552 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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SL07 XUM is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SL07 XUM, 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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SL07 XUM is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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