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SO56 JWG

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,592 mi
Last recorded39,592 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO56 JWG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 39,592 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 36,069 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 36,069 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 33,830 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 33,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS sensor ring fractured (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded to excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge worn to excess and deep cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 32,242 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mid to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mid to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to full inspect rear seatbelts(dog cage)fitted

Pass 24 May 2022 29,702 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 29,702 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy section snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corroded to excess holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 26,419 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 25,894 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 24,607 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 22,974 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 22,974 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 21,423 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 19,704 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 17,811 miles

nearside front tyre cracked

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 16,331 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 16,331 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 14,334 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 12,357 miles

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

REAR WIPER BLADE DETERIOTATED

Pass 4 Nov 2011 9,529 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 7,107 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 7,107 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 4,747 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 JWG is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SO56 JWG, 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 SO56 JWG registered?

SO56 JWG is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 20 February 2007.

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