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YJ07 BFD

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,904 mi
Last recorded66,904 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ07 BFD
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 66,904 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 66,904 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 58,607 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 58,567 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)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 48,390 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 37,867 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 29,565 miles

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

rear nearside brake binding slightly

Fail 31 Jul 2012 29,556 miles

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

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

rear nearside brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2011 24,820 miles

nearside front abs ring on shaft cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2010 21,686 miles

front exhaust mount broken

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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YJ07 BFD is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YJ07 BFD, 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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What year was YJ07 BFD registered?

YJ07 BFD is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 July 2007.

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