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KC57 VTG

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

54,554 mi
Last recorded54,554 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC57 VTG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 54,554 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 54,550 miles

Central Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded at bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed/axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Fuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire both tank straps seriously corroded (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 53,715 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 53,715 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 52,781 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 52,767 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 52,614 miles

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

wind screen lightly scored,not affecting driver view.

Fail 17 Jun 2021 52,610 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

wind screen lightly scored,not affecting driver view.

Pass 23 Jun 2020 52,362 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 52,350 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 50,216 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 50,176 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported flexi pipe (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe broken (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 46,046 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 46,046 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 42,174 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 38,804 miles

Ns side repeater lens cover missing.

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 38,804 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Ns side repeater lens cover missing.

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 36,110 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 36,110 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 33,123 miles

N/S/R brake has very slight restricted movement but not excessive

Fail 26 Nov 2012 33,123 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/S/R brake has very slight restricted movement but not excessive

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 28,689 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 28,689 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 25,187 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 VTG is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 KC57 VTG, 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 VTG is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 October 2007.

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