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KC57 FBZ

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Diesel 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,963 mi
Last recorded70,963 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC57 FBZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 70,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear bumper and rear panel is damaged

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 70,963 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak exhaust blowing in 2 places (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear lamp lens damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper and rear panel is damaged

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 68,116 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear [rear sections] (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 68,116 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear [rear sections] (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 65,259 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light lens repaired with tape

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 65,259 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin breather pipe split (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear Nr end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear Nr end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens is damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 62,050 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 62,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at end (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 57,277 miles

Slight damage to n/s rear seat belt webbing.

Pass 12 Feb 2018 51,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 51,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Both front tyres 2-3mm tread depth and wearing badly on outer tread areas.

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 48,474 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 45,074 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ flexy joint (7.1.2)

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Feb 2015 42,093 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 42,093 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 40,376 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 40,376 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 38,475 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 36,347 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 36,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 34,471 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 30,163 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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KC57 FBZ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KC57 FBZ, 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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KC57 FBZ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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