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WJ07 WFT

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

75,144 mi
Last recorded75,144 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ07 WFT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 75,144 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake leaver high may require adjustments

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Fail 16 Jun 2026 75,142 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake leaver high may require adjustments

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 19 Jun 2025 73,919 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion various areas and components under vehicle

Fail 12 Jun 2025 73,916 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust downpipe flexi snapped (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion various areas and components under vehicle

Pass 13 Jun 2024 68,315 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 68,272 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working & O/S/F (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush & O/S/R (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & O/S/F (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged RING (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 58,333 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Cracking In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Cracking In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2023 58,332 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Reluctor Ring Cracked (1.6 (e))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Cracking In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Fogging Affecting Dip Patterns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Cracking In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 57,517 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 57,516 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 56,752 miles

Front Exhaust Pin Corroding

Headlamp lens slightly defective Fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 56,752 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust Pin Corroding

Headlamp lens slightly defective Fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 55,484 miles

Front Exhaust Hanger Pin Corroding

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 52,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust Pin Corroding

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Showing Signs of Over Heating (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 49,047 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 45,560 miles

N/S Wiper Rubber Starting to Tear

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 41,204 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

mil light on

Pass 14 Apr 2015 37,738 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 37,737 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 33,687 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 3 Apr 2013 29,641 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 27,602 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 26,429 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 22,174 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 22,077 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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 WFT is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Black 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 WJ07 WFT, 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 WFT is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 10 March 2007.

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