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KC57 VLT

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

62,499 mi
Last recorded62,499 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC57 VLT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2022 62,499 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to perish and crack (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush os and ns upper bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam / trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os and ns perished and cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated all four (5.2.3 (l))

parking brake performance at minimum requirements, advise adjustment or repair

Pass 27 Nov 2021 53,999 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 49,372 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 49,372 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 40,824 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 40,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 40,203 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 40,176 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 38,293 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 34,448 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 29,978 miles

bracket on front pipe of exaust broken

brake pedal fair amount of travel but passed brake test

Pass 2 Jul 2014 26,003 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 26,001 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 24,435 miles

rear exhaust hanger loose (system still supported)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 24,434 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust hanger loose (system still supported)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 23,837 miles

front discs rusting on outer face

nearside rear brake binding slighty

Pass 28 Sep 2010 22,509 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 22,509 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VLT is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VLT, 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 VLT is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 October 2007.

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