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VE07 JOH

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,461 mi
Last recorded80,461 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE07 JOH
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 80,461 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 80,460 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 30 Sep 2019 77,880 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 77,880 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leaking from fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 74,272 miles

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

Oil light on

Rear brake pips corroded and have been greased

Slight blow from exhuast manifold

Pass 4 Jul 2017 70,544 miles

Brake pips greased

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2017 70,543 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pips greased

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

Nearside Rear Top shock absorber bush has slight play

Offside Rear Top shock absorber bush has slight play

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 65,842 miles

brake pipes greased

centre exhaust mountings broken

oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2015 60,955 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 60,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 57,278 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 49,536 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 49,536 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 40,247 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 40,246 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside 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)

Pass 16 May 2011 31,206 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 23,090 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 JOH is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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