2007 Chevrolet Matiz · 8,159 MOT tests
2007 Chevrolet Matiz reliability
2007 Chevrolet Matizs fail 51% of first MOT tests, 48% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 6 Matiz years (8,159 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Matizs: 49.4%)
- 51%
- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Matizs: 49.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 48% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 55,016
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,159
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 55% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- 2008 cars: 47% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 4% of tests fail here (194% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics23.1%
- Suspension21.5%
- Brakes18.4%
- Body, chassis and structure11.4%
- Tyres10.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 6.02%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Position lamp not working 5.61%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 5.2%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 4.42%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 4.35%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 4.12%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (19.35%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.24%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.11%) · Wheel bearing slight play (8.35%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.92%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.13%)
Is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz reliable?
2007 Chevrolet Matizs fail 51% of first MOT tests, 48% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 6 Matiz years (8,159 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (6.02% of tests), position lamp not working (5.61% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (5.2% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2007 Chevrolet Matiz shows 55,016 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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