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VU07 UCF

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

73,195 mi
Last recorded73,195 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU07 UCF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 73,195 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 71,476 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 71,476 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 69,785 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 64,547 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 64,547 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 57,953 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))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 56,601 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 56,601 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 54,078 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 54,078 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 51,634 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 51,634 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 49,337 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 47,158 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 45,046 miles

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

front exhaust mounting bracket

Fail 3 Mar 2015 45,046 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front exhaust mounting bracket

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 40,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 3 Mar 2014 40,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 2 Mar 2013 37,240 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front exhaust hanger corroded but exhaust still supported adequately

Pass 1 Mar 2012 34,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre on the limit

o/s/r tyre close to limit

rear wiper blade split

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 1 Mar 2012 34,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre on the limit

o/s/r tyre close to limit

rear wiper blade split

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 3 Mar 2011 32,008 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 32,008 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 24,202 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 UCF is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VU07 UCF, 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 UCF registered?

VU07 UCF is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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