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KC57 VWL

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

53,945 mi
Last recorded53,945 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC57 VWL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2024 53,945 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside working faster (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

offside front top strut mounting has slight play

throttle pedal rubber missing

Pass 27 Feb 2023 47,724 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

throttle pedal rubber missing

Fail 24 Feb 2023 47,723 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

throttle pedal rubber missing

Pass 28 Feb 2022 38,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 38,361 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 37,974 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 37,974 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 37,338 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 37,338 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 36,560 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 36,560 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 35,562 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 34,987 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 33,837 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 33,833 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 1 Jul 2013 32,738 miles

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

slight rim damage o/s/r (inner rim)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 31,523 miles

both front tyres slight deterioration

Pass 5 Jul 2011 29,994 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 28,837 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 28,837 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 VWL is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VWL, 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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What year was KC57 VWL registered?

KC57 VWL is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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