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YR57 UWA

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

50,072 mi
Last recorded50,072 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 UWA
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 50,072 miles

rear axle heavy rust

Fail 19 Feb 2026 50,069 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear axle heavy rust

Pass 18 Feb 2025 45,400 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 40,401 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 40,397 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s front tie bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s front tie bar bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 35,133 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 35,129 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding o/s front (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2022 30,692 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 26,924 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Feb 2020 24,518 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 19,492 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 19,482 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Driveshaft ring (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Driveshaft ring (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 13,630 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 10,645 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 10,607 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 10,598 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 10,467 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 9,889 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 9,889 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 9,224 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 7,868 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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YR57 UWA is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR57 UWA, 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 YR57 UWA registered?

YR57 UWA is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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The MOT history for YR57 UWA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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