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YJ07 ELN

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,076 mi
Last recorded54,076 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ07 ELN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 54,076 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 48,221 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 48,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 45,281 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 45,281 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 41,187 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 41,151 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 37,540 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 34,153 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 34,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 30,830 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 30,823 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 26,617 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 26,233 miles

n/s/f tyre wear on outter edge and cracking/perishing

o/s/f rackend has slight play

o/s/r n/s/r tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 7 Feb 2014 24,381 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front tyre deteriorated

nearside rear brake slightly binding

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 7 Feb 2014 24,381 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front tyre deteriorated

nearside rear brake slightly binding

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2013 22,888 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 21,323 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 16,029 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 16,029 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 11,517 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 11,517 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 ELN is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue 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 YJ07 ELN, 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 ELN registered?

YJ07 ELN is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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The MOT history for YJ07 ELN shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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