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KB57 PLJ

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,974 mi
Last recorded64,974 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB57 PLJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 64,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both sides rear coil spring lower mounting spring pans corroded part of rear axle - corrosion at an advanced state

corrosion formed at both sides outer body sill sections and both sides rear closing panels

Fail 14 Mar 2025 64,961 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake test not carried out due to condition of rear flexible brake hoses (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both sides rear coil spring lower mounting spring pans corroded part of rear axle - corrosion at an advanced state

corrosion formed at both sides outer body sill sections and both sides rear closing panels

Fail 10 Feb 2025 64,626 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on rear axle

Pass 2 Feb 2024 61,271 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut mount has play Offside Front Upper strut mount has play

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2024 61,271 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper strut mount has play Offside Front Upper strut mount has play

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2023 58,424 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut mount has play

Offside Front Upper strut mount has play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

both front headlight lenses deteriorating

Fail 1 Mar 2023 58,424 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper strut mount has play

Offside Front Upper strut mount has play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

both front headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 17 Feb 2022 55,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 53,026 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

heavy corrosion on fuel filter

Fail 8 Feb 2021 53,026 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top bush broken away (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

heavy corrosion on fuel filter

Pass 12 Feb 2020 50,235 miles

slight exhaust leak at front down pipe flexi

Fail 10 Feb 2020 50,234 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing low on edges

one high level stop light not working

slight exhaust leak at front down pipe flexi

Pass 1 Mar 2019 47,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

impact damage on offside front of bumper and wing

light scratches on nearside of windscreen

one of two tail silencer brackets corroded away

Fail 26 Feb 2019 47,594 miles

Seat belt damaged centre rear (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

impact damage on offside front of bumper and wing

light scratches on nearside of windscreen

one of two tail silencer brackets corroded away

Pass 14 Feb 2018 45,098 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on outer edge

impact damage on offside front of bumper and wing

light sratches on nearside of windscreen

one high level brake light bulb not working

one of two tail silencer brackets corroded away

Pass 23 Feb 2017 42,570 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on outer edge

impact damage to offside front bumper and wing

light scratches on near side of windscreen

one of two tail silencer brackets broken

Fail 23 Feb 2017 42,570 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn

impact damage to offside front bumper and wing

light scratches on near side of windscreen

one of two tail silencer brackets broken

Pass 29 Feb 2016 39,978 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 39,978 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 37,926 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 37,926 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 26 Nov 2014 37,389 miles

wet test

Pass 29 Nov 2013 33,570 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 33,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 30,002 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 30,002 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 26,030 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 22,230 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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KB57 PLJ 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 57.1%.

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 KB57 PLJ, 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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KB57 PLJ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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