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AF57 XLT

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,240 mi
Last recorded57,240 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 XLT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 57,240 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 54,669 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 52,256 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 50,077 miles

under vehicle corrosion

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding

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

both rear lower inner sill's corroded

sump corroding / corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2022 50,075 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex part (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure mount broken / after flex part (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding

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

both rear lower inner sill's corroded

sump corroding / corroded

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2021 47,720 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Offside Rear tyre inner wall cracked

slight oil leak

sump corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2020 45,667 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 44,239 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 42,119 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 39,796 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 37,358 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 35,028 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 32,654 miles

n/s rear bumper and body slight damage

Fail 12 Aug 2014 32,654 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear bumper and body slight damage

Pass 9 Sep 2013 28,073 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 25,178 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 22,918 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 17,945 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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AF57 XLT is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XLT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF57 XLT registered?

AF57 XLT is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 7 September 2007.

Is AF57 XLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF57 XLT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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