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KC57 VJM

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,608 mi
Last recorded75,608 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC57 VJM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 75,608 miles

heavy corrossion on engine sump

Fail 30 Apr 2018 75,606 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

heavy corrossion on engine sump

Pass 3 May 2017 68,678 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play o/s reae (2.6.2)

corrossion on engine sump

Fail 2 May 2017 68,673 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all4 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (8.2.3)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearing has slight play o/s reae (2.6.2)

corrossion on engine sump

Pass 19 Apr 2016 60,815 miles

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

heavy corrossion on engine sump

Fail 18 Apr 2016 60,762 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle n/s front (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too high n/s front (1.8)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush n/s rear top (2.7.4)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

heavy corrossion on engine sump

Pass 22 Apr 2015 52,415 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

sump corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 43,899 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front exhaust hanger broken

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 25 Apr 2014 43,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front exhaust hanger broken

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 28 Sep 2012 31,047 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 31,047 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 24,708 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 24,708 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 20,016 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 VJM is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 KC57 VJM, 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 VJM is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 October 2007.

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