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WG07 RCV

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,670 mi
Last recorded53,670 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG07 RCV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2026 53,670 miles

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

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

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2025 52,716 miles

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

no reverse light

suspension components corroded

underbody corroded in places

Fail 18 Sep 2025 52,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

no reverse light

suspension components corroded

underbody corroded in places

Pass 5 Sep 2024 52,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2023 51,137 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 51,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r and n/s/f corroded advise clean inspection / replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect polished both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 49,766 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/f hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front tyres worn on front edges

headlamp aim image weak

Fail 26 Aug 2022 49,761 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s/f lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded to limits advise new (1.1.11 (c))

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

lower arms and rear suspension frame corroded

washers poor

Pass 6 Jul 2021 48,286 miles

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

beam patterns poor

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 3 Jul 2020 47,074 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 45,812 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 45,812 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 44,635 miles

o/s/f to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2017 42,972 miles

front brake imbalance o/s lower requires investigation..

o/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/f to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2016 39,851 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 39,851 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort both footbrakes no effort (3.7.B.5a)

both front tyres badly perished on sidewalk /tread advise replacement ASAP

Pass 31 Mar 2015 37,610 miles

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 4 Mar 2014 34,974 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 31,411 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 31,411 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 27,771 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 23,153 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 15,819 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 15,819 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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WG07 RCV is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WG07 RCV, 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 WG07 RCV registered?

WG07 RCV is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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