Chevrolet Matiz
Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 796 cc
L18 ALGMOT history
L18 ALG is a blue petrol Chevrolet Matiz first used on 29 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 62,667 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 62,667 mi
- At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,009 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 ALG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Chevrolet
- Model
- Matiz
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 29 Nov 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 ALG was last recorded at 62,667 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 62,667 miles · 18 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,009 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 62,667 miles
- 2024 – 59,922 miles
- 2023 – 57,403 miles
- 2022 – 55,349 miles
- 2021 – 53,802 miles
- 2020 – 52,296 miles
- 2019 – 50,982 miles
- 2018 – 49,596 miles
- 2017 – 47,649 miles
- 2016 – 45,467 miles
- 2015 – 42,862 miles
- 2014 – 41,338 miles
- 2013 – 39,240 miles
- 2012 – 34,346 miles
- 2011 – 26,104 miles
- 2010 – 17,619 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass62,667 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm/anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm /anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm / anti roll bar
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
21 tests since 29 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass62,667 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 62,667 miles
- Test number
- 585341131326
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm/anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm /anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail62,667 miles (+2,745)1 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,667 miles
- Test number
- 617672673201
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm/anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm /anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass59,922 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 59,922 miles
- Test number
- 363780540491
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm / anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm / anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail59,922 miles (+2,519)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,922 miles
- Test number
- 611872575505
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre section (8.2.1.1 (b))
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm / anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm / anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass57,403 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 57,403 miles
- Test number
- 323409791969
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm/ anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm / anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail57,403 miles (+2,054)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,403 miles
- Test number
- 403601842561
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm/ anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm / anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass55,349 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 55,349 miles
- Test number
- 496196379873
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm/anti roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm/ anti roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail55,349 miles (+1,547)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,349 miles
- Test number
- 606225852233
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm/anti roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm/ anti roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass53,802 miles (+1,506)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 53,802 miles
- Test number
- 147688835046
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front lower suspension arm/anti roll bar bush cracked and perished
- AdvisoryOffside Front lower suspension arm /anti roll bar bush cracked and perished
Pass52,296 miles (+1,314)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 52,296 miles
- Test number
- 395636376497
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front lower suspension arm/ anti roll bar bushes cracked and perished
- AdvisoryOffside Front lower suspension arm/anti roll bar bushes cracked and perished
Pass50,982 miles (+1,386)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 50,982 miles
- Test number
- 240698142370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,596 miles (+1,947)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 49,596 miles
- Test number
- 874041346667
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,649 miles (+2,182)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 47,649 miles
- Test number
- 993754585465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,467 miles (+2,605)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 45,467 miles
- Test number
- 713795372347
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring cracked (3.4.2)
Pass42,862 miles (+1,524)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 42,862 miles
- Test number
- 923568434189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,338 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 41,338 miles
- Test number
- 235630034303
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteFront exhaust flexible section corroded
Fail41,338 miles (+2,098)1 failure3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,338 miles
- Test number
- 346869624318
- FailureNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteFront exhaust flexible section corroded
- NoteFront exhaust hanger bracket corroded through but system still adequatley supported
Pass39,240 miles (+4,894)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 39,240 miles
- Test number
- 335740333326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,346 miles (+8,242)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 34,346 miles
- Test number
- 266794232317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,104 miles (+8,485)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 26,104 miles
- Test number
- 456423431392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,619 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 17,619 miles
- Test number
- 740723430349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L18 ALG
- Does L18 ALG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 ALG is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L18 ALG?
- The MOT on L18 ALG is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 ALG done?
- L18 ALG was recorded at 62,667 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 3,009 miles a year.
- Has L18 ALG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 ALG has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on L18 ALG ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on L18 ALG find?
- L18 ALG passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 10 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer; macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 7 more.
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