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VE07 JCJ

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

51,147 mi
Last recorded51,147 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE07 JCJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 51,147 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 51,146 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 49,633 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 49,632 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 47,720 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 46,092 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 46,092 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 44,618 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 44,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 43,016 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 43,015 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Reverse light not working

Pass 28 Jul 2020 41,531 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 41,530 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 39,147 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2018 35,474 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

clutch pedal rubber is split worn

front exhaust clamp is broken

Pass 27 Jul 2017 31,732 miles

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge/cut in tread.

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Jul 2016 28,236 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 26,201 miles

Front brake papds worn low

Pass 22 Jul 2014 24,194 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre is worn on the outer edge

rear brakes have imbalance

Pass 16 Jul 2013 22,050 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 22,050 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 20,023 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 20,021 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 16,954 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 14,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Jul 2010 14,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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VE07 JCJ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VE07 JCJ, 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 VE07 JCJ registered?

VE07 JCJ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 4 July 2007.

Is VE07 JCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE07 JCJ shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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