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KF07 VEK

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

102,144 mi
Last recorded102,144 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF07 VEK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2021 102,144 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier under bonnet (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective deteriorated effecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower shock absorber attaching bolt is a non locking standard bolt (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability wrong bolt fitted causing movement and wear to the chassis (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front rear stabiliser arm arm loose 1 of 2

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear axle is corroded

battery positive terminal and connector is damaged but secure

engine oil sump is highly corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2020 101,159 miles

both inner sills corroded

rear axle corroded

sump heavily corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2020 101,159 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both inner sills corroded

rear axle corroded

sump heavily corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2019 101,138 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S/F & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 93,698 miles

Offside Front top mount slight play

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight play

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

rear exhaust box slight blow

Fail 5 Sep 2018 92,285 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Oct 2017 87,965 miles

Offside Front side light dim

Offside headlamp lens slightly dull

engine sump rusty

Fail 9 Oct 2017 87,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front side light dim

Offside headlamp lens slightly dull

engine sump rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2016 77,213 miles

engine sump very rusty

slight blow on centre exhaust box

Pass 26 Oct 2015 67,152 miles

NAIL IN N/S REAR TYRE

NAIL IN O/S REAR TYRE

Fail 26 Oct 2015 67,152 miles

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

NAIL IN N/S REAR TYRE

NAIL IN O/S REAR TYRE

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 55,835 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 55,831 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 45,882 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 44,043 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 38,107 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2010 28,208 miles

wheel trims fitted

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 VEK is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VEK, 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 VEK is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 August 2007.

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