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WU07 VVL

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

63,681 mi
Last recorded63,681 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU07 VVL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 63,681 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust flexy damaged

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear seats folded down at time of test

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear & play in both shafts (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 61,926 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to & from both rear flexi brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight petrol smell from vehicle

Fail 1 Nov 2022 61,921 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction drivers sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to & from both rear flexi brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight petrol smell from vehicle

Pass 2 Nov 2021 57,816 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 56,131 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 53,575 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both Rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 53,575 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both Rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 52,573 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear axel beam bush is deteriorated

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear axel beam bush is deteriorated

Fail 25 Oct 2018 52,573 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear axel beam bush is deteriorated

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear axel beam bush is deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2017 51,791 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 51,733 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 49,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge no tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 49,182 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge no tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 41,168 miles

air freshener removed from rear view mirror prior to test

front exhaust in poor condition

Fail 23 Oct 2015 41,168 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

air freshener removed from rear view mirror prior to test

front exhaust in poor condition

Pass 28 Oct 2014 31,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 31,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 21,259 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 18,093 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 13,788 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Mar 2011 9,894 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 9,893 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 5 Mar 2010 7,073 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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WU07 VVL is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WU07 VVL, 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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WU07 VVL is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 17 March 2007.

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