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KF07 VHJ

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,486 mi
Last recorded91,486 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF07 VHJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 91,486 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Apr 2018 91,483 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 87,908 miles

Central Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 87,824 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Central Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 76,026 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 68,732 miles

BOTH front brake discs slightly corroded

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

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall deteriorated

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 6 Dec 2014 68,732 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH front brake discs slightly corroded

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

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall deteriorated

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Dec 2013 59,338 miles

BOTH front tyres close to legal limit.

n/s/r tyre sidewall deteriorated

Fail 5 Dec 2013 59,338 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH front tyres close to legal limit.

n/s/r tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2012 50,212 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre side wall deteriorated

Fail 11 Dec 2012 50,212 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear tyre side wall deteriorating.

Pass 5 Nov 2011 39,090 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 28,708 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 28,708 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VHJ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VHJ, 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 KF07 VHJ registered?

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

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