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VE56 ZFY

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

68,003 mi
Last recorded68,003 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 ZFY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 68,003 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 66,172 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 63,537 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 56,315 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 53,011 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 52,980 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 52,890 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 52,937 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 52,779 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 52,775 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 52,116 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 52,112 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 44,932 miles

Nearside Outersill corroded

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 44,930 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Outersill corroded

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 44,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 6 Jan 2016 40,994 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 36,577 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 31,673 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 26,716 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 21,552 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 16,665 miles

nearside front wiper arm slightly bent

Pass 18 Jan 2010 11,833 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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VE56 ZFY is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE56 ZFY, 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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VE56 ZFY is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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