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KC07 MHJ

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

142,906 mi
Last recorded142,906 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC07 MHJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2022 142,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 136,417 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front washer jets operating from rear washer jet switch - advise repair to correct switch operation

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

Nearside Front NSF dipped beam pattern poor

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF anti roll bar outer bushes degraded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance to service brake effort, NSR low at lock up (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Large imbalance to service brake effort, NSR low in normal working range - advise investigation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Imbalance to parking brake effort, NSR low

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSR wheel arch corroded and fractured in area of previous repair (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack seal weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSF sill corroded below drivers door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OSF bottom ball joint heavy play, advise repair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front OSF dipped beam pattern poor

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively OSF service brake slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S sill corroded and holed below B Post area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre worn to 3mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack bottom seal slight weep (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 136,416 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Engine coolant below minimum indicated level in header tank

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front washer jets operating from rear washer jet switch - advise repair to correct switch operation

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF anti roll bar outer bushes degraded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy NSF wheel bearing slightly rough (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance to service brake effort, NSR low at lock up (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Large imbalance to service brake effort, NSR low in normal working range - advise investigation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Imbalance to parking brake effort, NSR low

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSR wheel arch corroded and fractured in area of previous repair (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack seal weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSF sill corroded below drivers door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OSF bottom ball joint heavy play, advise repair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front OSF dipped beam pattern poor

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively OSF service brake slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S sill corroded and holed below B Post area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre worn to 3mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack bottom seal slight weep (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 130,804 miles

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

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

all under body brake pipes have a coating of grease.

general under body corrosion present.

Pass 18 May 2019 124,915 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 May 2019 124,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 118,921 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroding

Outer sills slight corrosion n/s and o/s

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 118,921 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroding

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

Outer sills slight corrosion n/s and o/s

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 114,732 miles

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

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Jun 2016 108,299 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2016 108,281 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 100,773 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 100,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 91,700 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2014 91,568 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 81,649 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 71,332 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 59,392 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 45,218 miles

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

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

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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KC07 MHJ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KC07 MHJ, 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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KC07 MHJ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 26 April 2007.

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