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YS56 RFK

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,355 mi
Last recorded57,355 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 RFK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2022 57,355 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 50,211 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 44,179 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 44,177 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 43,533 miles

Central Front engine mount replace asap

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

advise front wipers replace soon

advise tracking

Fail 23 Mar 2019 43,533 miles

Central Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill has hole in it (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

advise front wipers replace soon

advise tracking

Pass 24 Mar 2018 42,023 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside of car (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

eml on dash

fuel filter rusty under car advise change soon

slight blow exhaust

Fail 24 Mar 2018 42,023 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill hole in it (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion underside of car (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

eml on dash

fuel filter rusty under car advise change soon

slight blow exhaust

Pass 25 Mar 2017 40,226 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 40,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 38,555 miles

o/s/f wing / bumper / n/s/r door body work damaged

underside / components showing general corrosion

Fail 22 Mar 2016 38,555 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both w/blades split 14" -- 21" (8.2.2)

o/s/f wing / bumper / n/s/r door body work damaged

underside / components showing general corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2015 36,710 miles

N/S/F - O/S/F - O/S/R TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHED - STRONG ADVISE TO CHANGE ALL FOUR

TYRE SIZE - 155 / 65 / 13 / T

Fail 21 Mar 2015 36,679 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

N/S/F - O/S/F - O/S/R TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHED - STRONG ADVISE TO CHANGE ALL FOUR

TYRE SIZE - 155 / 65 / 13 / T

Pass 22 Feb 2014 34,814 miles

ADVISE NEARSIDE W/BLADE

BOTH FRONT TYRES / O/S/R TYRE BECOMING CRACKED / PERISHED BETWEEN TREADS ADVISE TO REPLACE SOON 155 / 65 / 13

REAR BRAKES UNBALANCED IN OPERATION / SLIGHTLY LOW ON BRAKING EFFORT

Pass 4 Mar 2013 33,041 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED AWAY

Fail 4 Mar 2013 33,041 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED AWAY

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 27,919 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Apr 2011 20,006 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 14,470 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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YS56 RFK is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YS56 RFK, 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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YS56 RFK is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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