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EK57 KBX

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,294 mi
Last recorded124,294 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 KBX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 124,294 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 124,294 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 119,157 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 114,679 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 114,660 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

REAR DOORS HINGES ARE PARTLY SEIZED

Pass 3 Nov 2017 110,048 miles

BRAKES ON THE O/S ARE SLOWER TO OPERATE

Fail 3 Nov 2017 110,047 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BRAKES ON THE O/S ARE SLOWER TO OPERATE

Fail 30 Oct 2017 110,015 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 105,833 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2015 100,550 miles

BOTH N/S TYRES ARE CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

EXHAUST MOUNTING BRACKET IS BROKEN

TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

Fail 28 Oct 2015 100,550 miles

BOTH N/S TYRES ARE CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

EXHAUST MOUNTING BRACKET IS BROKEN

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

Pass 29 Oct 2014 86,744 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 86,743 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyre wear is uneven

n/s hand brake is slow to operate and the performance is low

Pass 23 Oct 2013 75,181 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Fail 22 Oct 2013 75,181 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 25 Oct 2012 63,348 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 50,460 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 38,516 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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EK57 KBX is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EK57 KBX, 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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EK57 KBX is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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