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GL56 VKW

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

64,339 mi
Last recorded64,339 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 VKW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 64,339 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake tight when turned by hand

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 63,691 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 62,467 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 60,906 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 58,846 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 57,345 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 54,571 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 54,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2018 51,071 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 51,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 46,752 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 42,285 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 38,083 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 33,607 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 28,233 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 22,812 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 16,634 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 10,600 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 10,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 9,999 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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GL56 VKW is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL56 VKW, 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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What year was GL56 VKW registered?

GL56 VKW is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 18 January 2007.

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