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WJ57 SWV

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,503 mi
Last recorded60,503 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 SWV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2026 60,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded off but exhaust is still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 58,714 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 55,808 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 55,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 52,852 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 50,131 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 47,319 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 9 Sep 2021 47,319 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Sep 2020 45,032 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 41,618 miles

brake pedal feels slightly spongey

Pass 24 Aug 2018 36,990 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 36,989 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 32,897 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 28,885 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 23,284 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 20,612 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 13,703 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 8,865 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 6,860 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 5,509 miles

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 SWV is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SWV, 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 SWV is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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