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KF57 VAM

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,170 mi
Last recorded65,170 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF57 VAM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 65,170 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 65,115 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill Holed due to corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill Holed due to corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump porous and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 61,705 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 58,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 54,782 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 51,325 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 51,325 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 43,987 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filter corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2016 43,917 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2015 38,869 miles

damp patch on steering rack

Pass 26 Aug 2014 34,005 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 33,920 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 28,558 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 21,958 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 21,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 15,706 miles

damp area on power steering rack

Pass 11 Aug 2010 13,637 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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KF57 VAM 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 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KF57 VAM, 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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KF57 VAM is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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