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Chevrolet Matiz

Orange · Petrol · 2009 · 995 cc

L7 EACMOT history

L7 EAC is an orange petrol Chevrolet Matiz first used on 4 Dec 2009. Its MOT expired on 22 Nov 2024 and it has passed 11 of 21 MOT tests, with 83,731 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Nov 2024
Mileage
83,731 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2024
MOT tests
21
11 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,895 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 EAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Matiz
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
4 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

L7 EAC was last recorded at 83,731 miles on 14 Nov 2024, 2,377 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,354 miles · 3 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2,377 miles
Average per year
3,895 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 83,731 miles
  • 2023 – 81,354 miles
  • 2022 – 79,758 miles
  • 2021 – 77,858 miles
  • 2020 – 76,040 miles
  • 2019 – 71,311 miles
  • 2018 – 66,850 miles
  • 2017 – 63,531 miles
  • 2016 – 57,593 miles
  • 2015 – 52,016 miles
  • 2014 – 48,487 miles
  • 2012 – 37,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail83,731 miles
  • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s 200 n/s 100 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail83,731 miles (+2,377)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,731 miles
    Test number
    467970955266
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s 200 n/s 100 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass81,354 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    81,354 miles
    Test number
    115164958130
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail81,354 miles (+1,596)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,354 miles
    Test number
    669259675180
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass79,758 miles (+69)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    79,758 miles
    Test number
    373150566220
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal very low
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail79,689 miles (+1,831)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,689 miles
    Test number
    546838258696
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened washer corroded suspension arm to roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass77,858 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    77,858 miles
    Test number
    597275969320
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brakes imbalanced 210/130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by spring top (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryHand brake efforts low
    • AdvisoryRear inner faces sills corroded, o/s worse

  7. Fail77,858 miles (+1,818)4 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,858 miles
    Test number
    240698725654
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brakes imbalanced 210/130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by spring top (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryHand brake efforts low
    • AdvisoryRear inner faces sills corroded, o/s worse

  8. Pass76,040 miles (+4,729)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    76,040 miles
    Test number
    477013191807
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass71,311 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    71,311 miles
    Test number
    738786189436
    • AdvisoryFuel fliter badly corroded but not yet leaking.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail71,311 miles (+4,461)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,311 miles
    Test number
    689247452405
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end split pin. (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel fliter badly corroded but not yet leaking.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass66,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    66,850 miles
    Test number
    386996877869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail66,850 miles (+3,319)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,850 miles
    Test number
    671222233792
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass63,531 miles (+1,269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    63,531 miles
    Test number
    617850020809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail62,262 miles (+4,669)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,262 miles
    Test number
    759389662870
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass57,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    57,593 miles
    Test number
    642990614258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail57,593 miles (+5,577)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,593 miles
    Test number
    900685298719
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass52,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    52,016 miles
    Test number
    288088325110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,016 miles (+3,529)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,016 miles
    Test number
    867847625177
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass48,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    48,487 miles
    Test number
    126391644187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,487 miles (+11,284)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,487 miles
    Test number
    848921344171
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass37,203 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    37,203 miles
    Test number
    336399832330
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about L7 EAC

Does L7 EAC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L7 EAC expired on 22 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L7 EAC?
The MOT on L7 EAC expired on 22 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L7 EAC done?
L7 EAC was recorded at 83,731 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2024, an average of 3,895 miles a year.
Has L7 EAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 EAC has failed 10 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L7 EAC 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 L7 EAC find?
L7 EAC failed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2024 with 2 major defects and 2 advisories: front brakes imbalanced across an axle axle 1; front brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s 200 n/s 100; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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