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SO56 JVZ

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,000 mi
Last recorded112,000 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO56 JVZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 112,000 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 112,000 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 101,050 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 101,050 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 80,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.81mm.... 155/65r13 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 80,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.81mm.... 155/65r13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 65,560 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 65,558 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 61,102 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 55,206 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 55,206 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 48,764 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 41,753 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 41,753 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 56,386 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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SO56 JVZ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SO56 JVZ, 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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SO56 JVZ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 13 February 2007.

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