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AF57 XLR

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,020 mi
Last recorded24,020 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 XLR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 24,020 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 23,383 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 23,383 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 23,010 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 23,010 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 22,833 miles

Offside slight corrosion to rear outer sill

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Sep 2021 22,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

slight corrosion to both sills

slight corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 1 Sep 2020 21,761 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 19,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel arch slight corrosion

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

slight corrosion to various brake pipes

Pass 15 Sep 2018 18,959 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount (6.1.2 (a))

under body corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2017 18,089 miles

o/s front tyre worn on edges

rear tyres perished

Fail 24 Aug 2017 18,084 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s front tyre worn on edges

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Aug 2016 17,331 miles

front exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still secure

o/s front abs ring broken no abs light on abs workin ok at time off test

rear tyres worn on inner edges and slightly perished

Pass 20 Aug 2015 15,342 miles

unable to check nearside rear seat belt fully due to child seat being fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2014 14,313 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 74,313 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 13,583 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 12,675 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 11,658 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 10,429 miles

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

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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AF57 XLR is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF57 XLR, 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 AF57 XLR registered?

AF57 XLR is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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