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SL57 ZDF

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

34,737 mi
Last recorded34,737 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 ZDF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 34,737 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 24,578 miles

Offside sill slightly corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2025 24,577 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside sill slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2024 13,452 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 13,423 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Suspension, sill and under side corrosion must be kept under observation

Pass 3 Oct 2022 13,216 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All, front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Sills becoming corroded, both o/s and n/s should be kept under observation.

Fail 3 Oct 2022 13,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All, front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Sills becoming corroded, both o/s and n/s should be kept under observation.

Pass 1 Oct 2021 13,099 miles

Both o/s and n/s sills becoming corroded and should be kept under observation.

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 13,098 miles

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

Both o/s and n/s sills becoming corroded and should be kept under observation.

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 13,029 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 12,818 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Oct 2018 12,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 12,468 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 12,211 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 11,926 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 11,745 miles

O/S/R axle mounting bush slightly deteriorated.

Steering rack side has wear evident.

Pass 22 Sep 2014 11,447 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 11,447 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 11,098 miles

Exhaust becoming deterriorated leaking at flexi and manifold.

engine management light on

Fail 26 Sep 2013 11,093 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine management light on

exhaust quite badly corroded at flex

Pass 12 Oct 2012 10,903 miles

Engine management light ON

Pass 26 Sep 2011 10,140 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 10,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 9,712 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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SL57 ZDF is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SL57 ZDF, 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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SL57 ZDF is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 4 October 2007.

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