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KA57 FYL

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

44,117 mi
Last recorded44,117 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA57 FYL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 44,117 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2026 44,115 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2025 39,784 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 37,675 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 37,675 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 36,797 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 35,949 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 35,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 34,861 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front headlight needs cleaning

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 33,812 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rears slightly corroded at rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread slightly

Nearside Rear outer tyre wall scrubbed

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

headlamps slightly opaque

Fail 11 Nov 2020 33,812 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Boot lid component likely to become detached tailgate trim (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rears slightly corroded at rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread slightly

Nearside Rear outer tyre wall scrubbed

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

headlamps slightly opaque

Pass 12 Nov 2019 32,772 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Beam Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 32,772 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel Filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Beam Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Foreign Object Lodged In The Tyre's Bead

Pass 14 Nov 2018 31,535 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp insecure both (4.7.1 (c) (i))

exhaust front pipe flexy deteriorated

under-body corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2017 30,947 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear above rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded just above the flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

under body corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2017 30,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 155/70/r13 fitted rest of the vehicle are fitted with 155/65/r13 (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear above rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded just above the flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

under body corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2016 30,443 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 30,443 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 29,362 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 27,771 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 27,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 26,138 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 26,138 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 24,463 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 24,462 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 22,190 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 18,104 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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KA57 FYL is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 KA57 FYL, 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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KA57 FYL is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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