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AF57 XMJ

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,206 mi
Last recorded126,206 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 XMJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 126,206 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 92,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 78,062 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 78,062 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 75,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front steering rack arm ball joint slight movement

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 75,633 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front steering rack arm ball joint slight movement

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2019 63,641 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded slightly

both nearside and offside front suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated slightly

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

offside rear brake pipe corroded slightly

Fail 17 May 2019 63,641 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded slightly

both nearside and offside front suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated slightly

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

offside rear brake pipe corroded slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2018 55,273 miles

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

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

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

Front slight exhaust blow

Front tyres deteriorated o/s and n/s 155/65/13

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 49,911 miles

Engine management light on

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2017 49,911 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Engine management light on

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2016 46,958 miles

brakes slightly binding

Pass 15 May 2015 41,466 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 37,703 miles

all tyres perished

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

rear brakes slight bind

Pass 13 Mar 2013 34,673 miles

O/S/F tyre balding on inner and outer edges plus is nailed in centre of tread.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 30,995 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 25,161 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 XMJ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XMJ, 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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AF57 XMJ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 September 2007.

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