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YB07 RTU

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,780 mi
Last recorded74,780 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB07 RTU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 74,780 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 73,777 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 68,921 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 64,573 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 64,573 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 56,706 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 56,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 50,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 45,901 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 41,040 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 37,412 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 37,412 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 34,637 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 34,637 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 31,976 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 31,976 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 29,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 29,107 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 26,484 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 26,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 24,057 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 24,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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YB07 RTU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YB07 RTU, 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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YB07 RTU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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