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WF07 WFU

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,077 mi
Last recorded54,077 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF07 WFU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 54,077 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 54,069 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 54,046 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction several (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

battery light on

Pass 9 Jul 2024 50,943 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 50,943 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 48,392 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 48,392 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 46,747 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 43,954 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 41,295 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 39,578 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 36,779 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 33,401 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 30,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 27,722 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 27,721 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 24,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2013 21,450 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 17,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt

engine management light on

Pass 16 Jun 2011 14,155 miles

engine management light on

Pass 21 May 2010 11,007 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 11,007 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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WF07 WFU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow 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 WF07 WFU, 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 WF07 WFU registered?

WF07 WFU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 May 2007.

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The MOT history for WF07 WFU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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