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VN07 OCV

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

59,440 mi
Last recorded59,440 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN07 OCV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 59,440 miles

both front shocks corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

oil sump corroding

rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2022 59,435 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front shocks corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

oil sump corroding

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2021 57,018 miles

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

both rear brake have slight binding

both sills corroded

fuel filter corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s/r shock bush has slight play

o/s/f shock corroded

rear axle corroded

rear brake pipes corroded x4

Fail 7 Apr 2021 57,012 miles

Brake performance not tested rear brakes excessively binding (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and o/s/r sills holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle has little effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

both sills corroded

fuel filter corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s/r shock bush has slight play

o/s/f shock corroded

rear axle corroded

rear brake pipes corroded x4

Fail 23 Mar 2021 56,996 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

all suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2020 55,394 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 55,394 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 50,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 47,148 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 47,108 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 44,141 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 43,881 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged o/s and n/s (speed sensor) (3.4.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 41,136 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 37,986 miles

the o/s/r and n/s/r tyres are right on the 1.6mm limmit, and the n/s/r and o/s/f are close to the limmit.

the rear exhaust has one bracket brocken.

unable to check the n/s/f seat belt, child seat fitted.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 34,277 miles

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

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

there is travel in the foot brake.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 31,353 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 28,165 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 28,106 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)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 24,445 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 21,517 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 21,517 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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VN07 OCV is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VN07 OCV, 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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VN07 OCV is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 19 March 2007.

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