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VU57 UNX

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,386 mi
Last recorded67,386 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU57 UNX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 67,386 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement end mount bushes perished o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 65,439 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 62,950 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 62,950 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 60,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 53,631 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement IN LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING & NAIL TREAD 155/65*13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement IN LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 155/65*13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING & NAIL IN TREAD 155/65*13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 53,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement IN LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING & NAIL TREAD 155/65*13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement IN LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 155/65*13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING & NAIL IN TREAD 155/65*13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 48,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 48,780 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65*13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 40,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 40,768 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 31,859 miles

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bush slightly deteriorated (5.1.2 (c) (i))

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2018 31,857 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2017 31,448 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 30,816 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 30,331 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 29,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear brake slight dragging

Pass 16 Sep 2013 28,637 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 28,637 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 27,481 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 26,301 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 25,339 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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VU57 UNX is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VU57 UNX, 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 VU57 UNX registered?

VU57 UNX is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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