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WJ57 SVG

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

64,651 mi
Last recorded64,651 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 SVG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 64,651 miles

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 59,550 miles

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 54,896 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BURSHES CRACKED BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 50,132 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2023 50,132 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2022 44,765 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

handrake high

Fail 8 Aug 2022 44,637 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

handrake high

Pass 28 Aug 2021 40,786 miles

Offside Front tyre low

rear axle bushes perishing

Pass 28 Aug 2020 38,781 miles

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2020 38,781 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2019 36,420 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

under body corrosion

Fail 31 Aug 2019 36,420 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

under body corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2018 33,287 miles

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

both the front brake discs and pads are worn

corrosion to the exhaust

Fail 30 Aug 2018 33,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

both the front brake discs and pads are worn

corrosion to the exhaust

perishing to the o/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2017 29,876 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

corrosion to the exhaust

rear brake slightly imbalanced

Pass 11 Aug 2016 26,244 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 23,108 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s washer only has one jet working

Pass 27 Aug 2014 19,954 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut in outer sidewall not though to cords

o/s abs ring cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2013 17,746 miles

slight noise from the rear brakes

slight sidewall damage to the n/s/f tyre

small split o/s wiper

Pass 10 Aug 2012 14,260 miles

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

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 22 Aug 2011 11,453 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 8,060 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 8,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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WJ57 SVG is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WJ57 SVG, 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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WJ57 SVG is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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