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WJ57 SVP

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,223 mi
Last recorded97,223 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 SVP
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 97,223 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bushes in both front lower arms cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Jul 2024 97,221 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bushes in both front lower arms cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jul 2023 92,802 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked and perished bush on bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 92,800 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak major leak from flexible section (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked and perished bush on bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 90,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 90,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 88,312 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 86,273 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 83,366 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 81,648 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 79,134 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 79,144 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 76,815 miles

Nearside Front has slight damage to the sidewall

the rear exhaust silencer bracket is broken

Fail 7 Jul 2016 76,815 miles

Nearside Front has slight damage to the sidewall

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

the rear exhaust silencer bracket is broken

Pass 6 Aug 2015 69,137 miles

Advise the nearside headlamp is dim

Pass 6 Aug 2014 64,878 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 64,878 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 60,743 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 57,113 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 21 Aug 2012 57,113 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 21 Aug 2012 57,113 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Aug 2011 50,083 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 41,914 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 41,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (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 SVP is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WJ57 SVP, 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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What year was WJ57 SVP registered?

WJ57 SVP is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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