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VA07 HYF

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,505 mi
Last recorded68,505 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA07 HYF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 68,505 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s/r and o/s/r upper (2.7.4)

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

surface corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 12 Jun 2017 67,709 miles

both rear axle bush slight deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2017 67,708 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear axle bush slight deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2016 63,623 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 63,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 59,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 55,931 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 55,931 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2013 51,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jun 2013 51,447 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 47,244 miles

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)

engine light on

rear number plate water damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2012 47,244 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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)

engine light on

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2011 42,866 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 42,866 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

engine light on

Pass 7 Jun 2010 37,368 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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VA07 HYF is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc 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 VA07 HYF, 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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VA07 HYF is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 12 June 2007.

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