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SM57 WBW

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

66,885 mi
Last recorded66,885 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 WBW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 66,885 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 66,885 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 62,692 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 59,224 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 54,270 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front exhaust bracket broken

rear wiper worn out

slight brake bind from nearside rear

Fail 2 Dec 2013 54,269 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front exhaust bracket broken

rear wiper worn out

slight brake bind from nearside rear

Pass 30 Nov 2012 46,165 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

car required to be jump started during test

coolant level low

front number plate slight damage

offside front tyre starting to split inner sidewall

rear wiper worn out

Fail 30 Nov 2012 46,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

car required to be jump started during test

coolant level low

front number plate slight damage

offside front tyre starting to split inner sidewall

rear wiper worn out

Pass 29 Nov 2011 37,833 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 37,833 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 33,612 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

bonnet safety catch seized in open postion

front number plate broken

Fail 8 Nov 2010 33,575 miles

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

front number plate broken

bonnet safety catch seized in open postion

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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SM57 WBW is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SM57 WBW, 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 SM57 WBW registered?

SM57 WBW is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is SM57 WBW safe to buy?

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