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VU07 UCC

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

76,092 mi
Last recorded76,092 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU07 UCC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2026 76,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 73,143 miles

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

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))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 73,139 miles

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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 69,411 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 brake needs adjustment

Pass 30 Nov 2023 68,736 miles

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

both headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2022 65,802 miles

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front flexi exhaust slightly deteriorated and mounting broken but still secure.

Pass 21 Dec 2021 63,640 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 61,398 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 59,569 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 58,082 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 56,219 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Two rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2017 56,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Two rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2017 56,153 miles

Front flexi pipe deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 54,069 miles

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

flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 8 Dec 2016 54,069 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2015 51,866 miles

Centre EXHAUST FLEX WEAK AND BACK BOX BRACKETS BROKEN BUT STILL SUPPORTED BY CENTRE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.60MM INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00MM EDGE INNER (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.60MM INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY SOUND

Rear REAR NUMBER PLATE BACKING COMING OFF

Pass 28 Nov 2014 48,730 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 48,730 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 44,938 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 38,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 33,221 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 29,666 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 25,937 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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VU07 UCC is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VU07 UCC, 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 VU07 UCC registered?

VU07 UCC is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 4 March 2007.

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