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WL56 GWA

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,732 mi
Last recorded34,732 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL56 GWA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 34,732 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 34,732 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 27,997 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 27,997 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 27,982 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 26,316 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 26,316 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 26,304 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 26,304 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 25,668 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 24,275 miles

Corrosion suspension components

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 23,221 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint from steering (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 16,619 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 16,617 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear nearside bind (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working nearside (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2015 15,089 miles

Fluid leak from power steering

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

Fail 6 May 2015 15,089 miles

Fluid leak from power steering

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 13,811 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 12,279 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 10,705 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 8,550 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 6,230 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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WL56 GWA is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WL56 GWA, 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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WL56 GWA is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 January 2007.

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