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VE07 JLX

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,108 mi
Last recorded59,108 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE07 JLX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 59,108 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 59,108 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 55,230 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 53,058 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 53,058 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 48,736 miles

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

both rear tyre cracked / perishing

Fail 26 Oct 2016 48,713 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both rear tyre cracked / perishing

Pass 30 Oct 2015 44,884 miles

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

front tyres getting low

Fail 30 Oct 2015 44,884 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

front tyres getting low

Pass 29 Oct 2014 40,829 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 36,705 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering rack inner joint

Pass 24 Oct 2012 31,080 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 31,079 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 25,527 miles

advise oil pressure light not on dash lights! Found wire not on oil pressure switch!!!

Fail 26 Oct 2011 25,527 miles

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

advise oil pressure light not on dash lights! Found wire not on oil pressure switch!!!

Pass 3 Nov 2010 20,146 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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VE07 JLX is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JLX, 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 JLX registered?

VE07 JLX is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 20 August 2007.

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