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WG07 TYB

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

78,741 mi
Last recorded78,741 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG07 TYB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 78,741 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 83,648 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 79,618 miles

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

Front brake back plates are corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play worn to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 75,767 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jun 2023 75,761 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 71,875 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2022 71,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2021 67,932 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2021 67,913 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 64,455 miles

Nearside and offside rear shock absorbers top mounting bushes worn.

Offside front suspension lower ball joint worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Play/wear in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 8 Jun 2019 61,447 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 57,959 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play needs slight adjustment (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 55,261 miles

Nearside Rear Mishaped

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

Pass 18 May 2016 52,883 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 52,883 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 48,794 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 48,794 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 44,691 miles

front brake discs worn

osf tyre perished on sidewall

osr tyre perished on sidewall + badly worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Aug 2014 44,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn

osf tyre perished on sidewall

osr tyre perished on sidewall + badly worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2013 39,818 miles

osr tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 7 Aug 2013 39,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

osr tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 25 Sep 2012 35,768 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 35,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 27,547 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 20,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 TYB is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 TYB, 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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WG07 TYB is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 20 August 2007.

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