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WJ07 VUF

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

42,983 mi
Last recorded42,983 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ07 VUF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 42,983 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 40,095 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 37,459 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 37,459 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2022 34,995 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 33,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 31,906 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 30,408 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 29,887 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 28,298 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 26,637 miles

nearside front strut top bearing deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2015 24,335 miles

Rear both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 12 Sep 2014 22,148 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 20,732 miles

corrosion exhaust o/s/f n/s/r tyres perishing o/s/r tyre worn slightly inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2013 18,608 miles

surface corrosion exhaust n/s/r tyre on limit inner edge o/s/f o/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 4 Apr 2012 16,162 miles

surface corrosion exhaust n/s/r tyre slight wear inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2011 15,111 miles

surface corrosion exhaust slight damage n/s/f wheel rim n/s/f tyre getting low inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2010 12,676 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside 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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WJ07 VUF is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ07 VUF registered?

WJ07 VUF is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 20 April 2007.

Is WJ07 VUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ07 VUF shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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