2007 Chevrolet Matiz 1.0L Petrol · BJ07 VUG
2007 Chevrolet Matiz (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2007. Recorded mileage 52,540 miles. MOT expired on 04 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- CHEVROLET MATIZ
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,540 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ07 VUG Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2025
- 52,540 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ07 VUG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Chevrolet Matiz (BJ07 VUG) between June 2010 and May 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)”.
BJ07 VUG Mileage History
- 14/06/201013,896 mi
- 21/06/201119,747 mi+5,851 mi
- 19/06/201223,947 mi+4,200 mi
- 19/06/201223,947 mi
- 18/06/201327,740 mi+3,793 mi
- 16/06/201431,324 mi+3,584 mi
- 16/06/201431,324 mi
- 15/06/201534,661 mi+3,337 mi
- 20/06/201637,192 mi+2,531 mi
- 21/06/201637,193 mi+1 mi
- 19/06/201738,504 mi+1,311 mi
- 19/06/201738,536 mi+32 mi
- 05/06/201839,912 mi+1,376 mi
- 09/05/201941,687 mi+1,775 mi
- 06/05/202044,786 mi+3,099 mi
- 05/05/202146,721 mi+1,935 mi
- 27/04/202248,767 mi+2,046 mi
- 02/05/202350,530 mi+1,763 mi
- 17/04/202451,521 mi+991 mi
- 23/04/202451,443 mi-78 mi
- 06/05/202552,540 mi+1,097 mi
Average of roughly 2,595 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Chevrolet Matiz
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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