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KC57 VTU

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,663 mi
Last recorded79,663 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC57 VTU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2020 79,663 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 55% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 75,684 miles

All front to rear brake pipes (X4) are corroded but not currently excessive

Both rear indicators are slightly discoloured

N/s/f brake pipe has slight corrosion

N/s/f lower arm ball joint boot is slightly deteriorated

O/s washer jet aim poor but adequate

O/s/f tyre is worn near legal tread depth limit

O/s/f wheel has slight restriction to free movement

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s/r chassis rail after spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 75,684 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits No manufacture stated higher limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

All front to rear brake pipes (X4) are corroded but not currently excessive

Both rear indicators are slightly discoloured

N/s/f brake pipe has slight corrosion

N/s/f lower arm ball joint boot is slightly deteriorated

O/s washer jet aim poor but adequate

O/s/f tyre is worn near legal tread depth limit

O/s/f wheel has slight restriction to free movement

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. >>>DONE<<< (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s/r chassis rail after spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 72,348 miles

All rear brake pipes are corroded but not excessively

Center exhaust box input snapped with slight blow

N/s/f tyre worn to legal limit 1.6mm

Fail 26 Mar 2018 72,348 miles

All rear brake pipes are corroded but not excessively

Center exhaust box input snapped with slight blow

N/s/f tyre worn to legal limit 1.6mm

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 68,801 miles

Both rear suspension dampers upper bushes are deteriorated and have slight play

Front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

N/s/f ABS speed sensor ring corroded

N/s/f lower arm ball joint boot is slightly deteriorated

N/s/f tyre worn

Pass 9 Mar 2016 64,864 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 64,864 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 61,433 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 61,433 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 57,607 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 47,690 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 38,430 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 38,430 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 28,184 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 VTU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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