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KF07 VBU

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,193 mi
Last recorded82,193 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF07 VBU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 82,193 miles

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

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 82,175 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 79,005 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 75,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded UNDER ARCH (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 75,106 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play BOTH SIDES (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded UNDER ARCH (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 71,778 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 63,514 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 63,480 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 57,658 miles

front exhaust slighty insecure

Pass 22 Aug 2013 52,287 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 42,845 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 42,845 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 32,290 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 25,275 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 25,264 miles

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

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

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

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

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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KF07 VBU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KF07 VBU, 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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KF07 VBU is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 24 August 2007.

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