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SM07 ZDU

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

65,096 mi
Last recorded65,096 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM07 ZDU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 65,096 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

tested in wet condition

Pass 7 Apr 2022 59,760 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 59,158 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 57,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2020 57,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 55,422 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 53,638 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe damage (7.1.2)

Front nearside & offside 3mm / outer sidewall cracking/ uneven tread wear

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

center rear view mirror misty

windscreen misty

Fail 7 Apr 2018 53,589 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords excessive deep cracking (deterioration) (4.1.D.1a)

center rear view mirror misty

windscreen misty

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe damage (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside 3mm / outer sidewall cracking (4.1.E.1)

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/ outer edge of tread/outer sidewall cracking (deterioration) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 51,926 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside/offside rear tyres cracking around tread of tyre (deteriorated)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 50,046 miles

exaust system deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2015 48,475 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

exaust flexi pipe adrifting

exaust rear box front clamp broken

Pass 8 Apr 2014 46,665 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 43,259 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 36,300 miles

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

complete exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2011 27,911 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 27,911 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs badly corroded .

Pass 30 Apr 2010 26,163 miles

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)

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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SM07 ZDU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SM07 ZDU, 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 SM07 ZDU registered?

SM07 ZDU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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