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YW57 HBX

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

53,942 mi
Last recorded53,942 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW57 HBX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 53,942 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL Flexi pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear brake pipes, from flexi pipes to brake cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 53,941 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside All direction indicators not working Switch is faulty (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL Flexi pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes from flexi pipes to brake cylinders. (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 51,452 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes from flexi pipes to brake cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 51,452 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes from flexi pipes to brake cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 48,984 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 46,528 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 46,527 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 44,262 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 41,906 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 41,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 40,613 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 40,613 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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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YW57 HBX is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YW57 HBX, 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 YW57 HBX registered?

YW57 HBX is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is YW57 HBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW57 HBX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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