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KA57 FZC

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

79,323 mi
Last recorded79,323 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA57 FZC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 79,323 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 20 Jan 2026 79,323 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 78,283 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 29 Jul 2024 77,982 miles

Offside mirror cover damaged

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 11 Jul 2024 77,982 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside mirror cover damaged

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 3 Aug 2023 77,956 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 2 Aug 2023 77,956 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 4 Oct 2022 77,423 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 14 Oct 2021 75,481 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 15 Oct 2020 74,136 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 12 Oct 2020 74,134 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 10 Oct 2019 77,314 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 24 Sep 2018 72,401 miles

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 Sep 2018 72,401 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Sep 2017 69,650 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edges

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Sep 2017 69,650 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Sep 2016 66,454 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Fail 30 Sep 2016 66,454 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 1 Oct 2015 63,030 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 63,029 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 59,485 miles

Service brake travel excessive but has small reserve.

Fail 7 Oct 2014 59,484 miles

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

Service brake travel excessive but has small reserve.

Pass 4 Oct 2013 55,769 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 4 Oct 2013 55,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 11 Oct 2012 52,717 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f ..o/s/r tyres showing signs of perishing...

Fail 11 Oct 2012 52,717 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f ..o/s/r tyres showing signs of perishing...

Pass 12 Nov 2011 45,131 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 35,187 miles

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

small cut in nearside rear tyre tread

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 FZC is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 KA57 FZC, 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 KA57 FZC registered?

KA57 FZC is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 11 December 2007.

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