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WJ56 NME

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

45,261 mi
Last recorded45,261 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 NME
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 45,261 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 45,259 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced LENSES REQUIRE CLEANING O/S AND N/S (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp SHORTING WITH SIDE LIGHT (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 45,044 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 45,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 44,710 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S AND N/S BUSHES IN SUSPENSION ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective REQUIRES CHANGEING (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 44,394 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S AND N/S REQUIRE CLEANING (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 44,083 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S AND N/S REQUIRE CLEANING (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

THROTLE ANTI SLIP PAD NOT ON PEDDLE

Pass 11 Nov 2019 43,789 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 43,783 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 43,216 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT FLEXY JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

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

o/s n/s front antiroll bar bushes slightly deteriated

Pass 21 Nov 2017 42,701 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 42,049 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 41,725 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 41,725 miles

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

Rear rear brake binding O/S AND N/S (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 41,142 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 41,138 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 40,624 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear wiper requires changing

Pass 6 Nov 2012 40,050 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 39,513 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 39,029 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 31,709 miles

Nearside Rear 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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WJ56 NME is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WJ56 NME, 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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WJ56 NME is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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