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VN07 ZSF

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

75,048 mi
Last recorded75,048 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN07 ZSF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2021 75,048 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 73,373 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 70,845 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 69,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2018 69,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2017 68,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2017 68,292 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 66,365 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 May 2015 64,067 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2014 62,607 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 62,607 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2013 55,641 miles

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

engine man' light on

Fail 11 May 2013 55,244 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine man' light on

Pass 18 May 2012 40,860 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine management light on

n/s outer lower sill damaged

Fail 16 May 2012 40,790 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine management light on

front exhaust bracket snapped

rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 18 May 2011 31,405 miles

E.M.L. on

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 22,436 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 22,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ns cill distorted

osf arch liner insecure

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 ZSF is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZSF, 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 ZSF is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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