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SP07 XMU

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,468 mi
Last recorded77,468 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP07 XMU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 77,468 miles

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

both sills corroded at rear

corrosion to both front brake pipes and nsf to rear

nsf inner brake pad starting to get low

Fail 17 Feb 2017 77,468 miles

Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) osf front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both sills corroded at rear

corrosion to both front brake pipes and nsf to rear

nsf inner brake pad starting to get low

Pass 16 Feb 2016 75,102 miles

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

corrosion to both sills

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Fail 16 Feb 2016 75,102 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion to both sills

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Pass 17 Feb 2015 72,584 miles

corrosion to brake pipe ends

Fail 17 Feb 2015 72,584 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to brake pipe ends

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 69,454 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to osf brake pipe

Fail 11 Feb 2014 69,454 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to osf brake pipe

oil sump corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 65,835 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil sump corroded

rear axle bushes starting to split

Fail 19 Feb 2013 65,835 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

oil sump corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2012 61,692 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)

corrosion to oil sump

slight play in osf tie rod

Pass 22 Feb 2011 56,948 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)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 22 Feb 2011 56,948 miles

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

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)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 Feb 2010 49,483 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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SP07 XMU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SP07 XMU, 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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SP07 XMU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 18 April 2007.

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