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EK57 VHB

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,909 mi
Last recorded74,909 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 VHB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 74,909 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Unable to test rear seat belts.

Fail 3 Apr 2018 74,908 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Unable to test rear seat belts.

Pass 12 Apr 2017 65,578 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 65,578 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear brake application uneven 34% (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly perished but no cords visible (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 54,226 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2016 54,226 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 45,574 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 41,030 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 40,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 34,742 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 27,508 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 20,251 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 VHB is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VHB, 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 VHB is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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