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WJ07 WGC

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,830 mi
Last recorded51,830 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ07 WGC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 51,830 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 49,677 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 47,805 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 47,805 miles

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 46,958 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 43,243 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 43,208 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 39,123 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 39,074 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 34,087 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

nearside rear wheel binding

Pass 23 Feb 2016 29,902 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 25,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

centre exhaust clamp corroded

front exhaust flexi worn

nearside and offside rear wheels slightly binding

Pass 19 Feb 2015 25,992 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

centre exhaust clamp corroded

front exhaust flexi worn

nearside and offside rear wheels slightly binding

Pass 7 Feb 2014 21,432 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 17,025 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 17,025 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 14,943 miles

Offside front ABS ring cracked

Fail 16 Feb 2012 14,943 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 ABS ring cracked

Pass 14 Feb 2011 10,857 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 8,423 miles

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

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

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 WGC is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WGC, 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 WGC is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 2 April 2007.

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