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VN07 OFB

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,785 mi
Last recorded85,785 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN07 OFB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 85,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 7 Dec 2020 85,785 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated & has play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too low both sides aim to low (prs) (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 10 Dec 2019 79,094 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 73,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front of vehicle area ( very slight ) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

fuel filter and fuel pipe secured with cable ties as clip broken on pipe

Fail 5 Oct 2018 73,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe going to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front of vehicle area ( very slight ) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 67,767 miles

Both sides, front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Sep 2017 67,767 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both sides, front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

Front brake discs worn and corroding on inner faces

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 61,545 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 61,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 54,815 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 48,798 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 48,798 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 40,565 miles

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

front exhaust flexi starting to deteriate.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 37,293 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 33,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 29,770 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 OFB is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OFB, 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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What year was VN07 OFB registered?

VN07 OFB is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 March 2007.

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