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EK57 VGV

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,788 mi
Last recorded117,788 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 VGV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 117,788 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 113,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

engine management lamp on

Fail 30 Jan 2017 113,676 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

engine management lamp on

Pass 4 Feb 2016 103,815 miles

1 litre of oil added prior to exhaust emissions test

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre just starting to wear on outer edge

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of the seat belt

slight oil leak offside front of engine

Fail 4 Feb 2016 103,815 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

1 litre of oil added prior to exhaust emissions test

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre just starting to wear on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of the seat belt

slight oil leak offside front of engine

Fail 16 Feb 2015 93,074 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil filter rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2015 93,074 miles

oil filter rusty

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 78,691 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 78,691 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 61,234 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 44,749 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 32,483 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 32,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 VGV is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VGV, 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 VGV is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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