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WJ07 RVE

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,107 mi
Last recorded114,107 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ07 RVE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2017 114,107 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Coil spring corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Oil leak ()

Sump pan corroded excessively/ crack in sump- leaking oil excessively

Pass 4 May 2016 101,913 miles

Both front shock absorbers casing corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cuts in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

oil leak

sump corroded

Fail 3 May 2016 101,913 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both front shock absorbers casing corroded

EML on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cuts in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

engine misfire

oil leak

sump corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2015 87,657 miles

oil sump corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2015 87,654 miles

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

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

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

oil sump corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2014 72,523 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 72,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 55,735 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 55,733 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 43,569 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s no. plate lamp getting dim

Fail 6 Nov 2010 30,735 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 30,735 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 26,045 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2010 26,045 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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WJ07 RVE is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WJ07 RVE, 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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WJ07 RVE is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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