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WG56 YBS

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

44,361 mi
Last recorded44,361 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 YBS
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 44,361 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 41,549 miles

headlights dim

Pass 15 Mar 2023 39,297 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 39,235 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 35,968 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 35,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 33,548 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 10 Mar 2021 33,541 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Drive shaft ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2020 30,220 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 30,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2019 26,162 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 21,105 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 18,411 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 15,973 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 15,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 14,157 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brakes noisey.

Pass 17 Feb 2014 10,441 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 10,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 5,437 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 1,797 miles

Dents and scratches to bodywork

Pass 3 Feb 2011 1,630 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 1,398 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 1,398 miles

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

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

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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WG56 YBS is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WG56 YBS, 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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WG56 YBS is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 16 February 2007.

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