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YS07 BYH

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

105,257 mi
Last recorded105,257 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS07 BYH
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 105,257 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 91,983 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 86,539 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 76,847 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 67,347 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 67,344 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 58,472 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 58,472 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 54,212 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 53,879 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly perished on side wall

Pass 7 Nov 2018 53,193 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play advise replacement (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 52,684 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 52,684 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 52,343 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 52,343 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 51,937 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 50,724 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 49,210 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 44,880 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 38,958 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 28,698 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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YS07 BYH is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YS07 BYH, 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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YS07 BYH is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 May 2007.

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