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VE07 LWN

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

103,995 mi
Last recorded103,995 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE07 LWN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 103,995 miles

Offside Front slight play in top strut mounting

Fail 16 Nov 2020 103,990 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front slight play in top strut mounting

Pass 20 May 2019 88,779 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 88,776 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2018 78,119 miles

Rear slight wear in rear shock top bushes

Fail 21 May 2018 78,118 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear slight wear in rear shock top bushes

Pass 22 May 2017 68,816 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 May 2017 68,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 55,832 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 55,832 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 40,085 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 20 May 2015 40,084 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 May 2014 28,543 miles

knocking noise from front noticed before testing no play in suspension

Fail 20 May 2014 28,543 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

knock on front os suspension

Pass 24 Apr 2013 14,761 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 12,162 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 9,488 miles

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake pads appear 1/2 worn.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 6,475 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 6,448 miles

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

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

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 LWN is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LWN, 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 LWN is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 June 2007.

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