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VE07 JMX

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

39,523 mi
Last recorded39,523 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE07 JMX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 39,523 miles

Reverse light not working.

Pass 21 Jul 2025 39,135 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output fogy lens. (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 39,135 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output fogy lens. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 38,807 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

oil sump slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2023 38,617 miles

Both rear and N/S front tyre slight separation.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 38,402 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 38,239 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 38,239 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 38,049 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 38,049 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 37,956 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 37,471 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 37,470 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 36,903 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 36,635 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

osf tyre worn inside efdge nsr tyre sidewall cracked

osf wiper blades slightly smearing

Fail 2 Jul 2016 36,621 miles

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

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)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

osf tyre worn inside efdge nsr tyre sidewall cracked

osf wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 3 Jul 2015 35,157 miles

Both Rear Tyres on Age 4708

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 33,031 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 33,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 29,525 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 29,524 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 25,820 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 23,258 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 18,642 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 18,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 JMX is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 JMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE07 JMX registered?

VE07 JMX is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 20 April 2007.

Is VE07 JMX safe to buy?

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