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WL07 ADO

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

25,631 mi
Last recorded25,631 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL07 ADO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 25,631 miles

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

General Component Corrosion

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

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

Underside Corrosion

Fail 26 Feb 2026 25,629 miles

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

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

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

General Component Corrosion

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

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

Underside Corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2025 23,578 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 23,578 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 21,355 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 19,695 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 19,691 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 19,364 miles

Rear axle corroded

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 19,364 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2020 18,349 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both front lower arm mountings corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear bean corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2020 18,349 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both front lower arm mountings corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear bean corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2019 16,933 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 16,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside 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 Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 15,916 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 23 Apr 2018 15,916 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Apr 2017 14,658 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Apr 2016 13,096 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

front suspension corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2015 11,467 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 9,744 miles

nearside front tyre cut in outer wall (no cords showing)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 8,205 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 6,905 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 5,371 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 3,748 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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WL07 ADO is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WL07 ADO, 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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WL07 ADO is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 April 2007.

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