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WU57 WOA

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

85,020 mi
Last recorded85,020 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU57 WOA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 85,020 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 85,020 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 80,356 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 80,220 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 76,058 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 75,907 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 70,939 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 67,924 miles

General corrosion to suspension, exhaust and brake pipes

Fail 12 Mar 2021 67,924 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has travel

Front brakes 42% imbalance on application

General corrosion to suspension, exhaust and brake pipes

Pass 13 Mar 2020 64,144 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear outer corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brakes 25% imbalance on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 64,144 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Split in tread to show cords 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Split in tread to show cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear outer corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brakes 25% imbalance on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and split in tread and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 61,331 miles

Brake pedal has travel

Corrosion to coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Pass 16 Mar 2018 56,202 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 50,189 miles

Exhaust corroded and slight blow from front flexi

Pass 18 Mar 2016 46,387 miles

Exhaust and coil springs corroding

Fail 18 Mar 2016 46,387 miles

Exhaust and coil springs corroding

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 44,016 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 41,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 41,913 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 37,489 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 30,734 miles

155/65 r13t

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

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

slight play in n/s/f steering rack inner joint

Pass 4 Jul 2011 23,836 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 22,762 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 19,919 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 19,919 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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WU57 WOA is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WU57 WOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU57 WOA registered?

WU57 WOA is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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