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VN07 OEW

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,981 mi
Last recorded81,981 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN07 OEW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 81,981 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp: lens damaged

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2024 81,979 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp: lens damaged

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2023 80,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed pipe to hose pitted. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 80,897 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill damaged. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed pipe to hose pitted. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 79,573 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 79,560 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 77,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 74,291 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 71,070 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 71,065 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 67,611 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 67,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working Bulb replaced (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play Bearing adjusted (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working Bulb replaced (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Fluid added (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 64,190 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 64,190 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 60,411 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 53,684 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 53,608 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 41,004 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 41,002 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 34,264 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 34,264 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 22 Jan 2013 28,896 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 27,401 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 27,394 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 25,389 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 25,260 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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VN07 OEW is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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