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YY56 VZT

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,935 mi
Last recorded51,935 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 VZT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 51,935 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both rear brake wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 51,935 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both rear brake wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 42,579 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 39,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 39,991 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 37,876 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

engine sump corroded

surface corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 22 Feb 2016 34,692 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper number plate dim

Offside Front Upper flexible joint deterorated

Fail 15 Feb 2016 34,609 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure both worn and split (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket brokern (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded steal pipe to back plate corroded possible clean up and front pipes in bulkhead furry (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper number plate dim

Offside Front Upper flexible joint deterorated

Pass 10 Feb 2015 31,559 miles

front exhaust flexi webbing deteriorated

lower front/centre exhaust mount corroded and insecure

Pass 10 Feb 2014 29,002 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

nearside rear tyre cracking/splitting or perishing

Pass 19 Feb 2013 26,598 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front exhaust and hanger corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2012 22,354 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear seat base missing

Pass 23 Feb 2011 18,989 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 22 Feb 2011 18,989 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 24 Feb 2010 15,549 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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YY56 VZT is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YY56 VZT, 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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YY56 VZT is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 February 2007.

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