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WJ07 RVU

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

77,038 mi
Last recorded77,038 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ07 RVU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 77,038 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 77,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 73,180 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 73,180 miles

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 69,647 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 69,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 67,158 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 64,905 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 64,905 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 62,958 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 62,958 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 62,544 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 55,280 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 55,280 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 50,525 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 50,524 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear tyre has cracking in tread all the way around tyre

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Mar 2013 40,949 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 30,522 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 25,454 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 20,899 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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WJ07 RVU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RVU, 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 WJ07 RVU registered?

WJ07 RVU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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