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WJ57 YZS

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

112,008 mi
Last recorded112,008 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 YZS
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 112,008 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged stutter ring corroded (1.6 (e))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both nearside and offside rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside front lower joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

fuel filter very corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2023 112,008 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle approx 70% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged stutter ring corroded (1.6 (e))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both nearside and offside rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside front lower joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

fuel filter very corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2022 107,545 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged nearside front stutter ring very corroded (1.6 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside rears by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component nearside on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside front lower joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

fuel filter very corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2022 107,545 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged nearside front stutter ring very corroded (1.6 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside rears by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component nearside on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside front lower joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

fuel filter very corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2021 103,173 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside rears either side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged stutter ring on cv joint<corroded> (1.6 (e))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

fuel filter corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2021 103,170 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged stutter ring on cv joint (1.6 (e))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside rears either side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged stutter ring on cv joint<corroded> (1.6 (e))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2020 99,818 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 96,137 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 95,399 miles

Offside front brake pipe has some corrosion

Pass 29 Dec 2016 90,864 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 90,864 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65R13 73T (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 83,742 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 76,193 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 76,785 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 70,352 miles

O/S/R Tyre perrished.

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

Steering rack soaked in oil.

Fail 2 Jan 2014 70,352 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

O/S/R Tyre perrished.

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

Steering rack soaked in oil.

Pass 11 Jan 2013 64,189 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 58,596 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 58,591 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 50,791 miles

osr axle bush sepperating

Fail 3 Sep 2010 50,791 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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)

nail in osf tyre

osr axle bush sepperating

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 YZS is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 YZS, 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 YZS is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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