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KF57 VDO

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

50,329 mi
Last recorded50,329 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF57 VDO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 50,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 48,696 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 48,661 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 47,562 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Lower spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Lower spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 47,541 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear end main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Lower spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Lower spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 47,197 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 43,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Gaiter poor also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Also gaiter perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 43,251 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust system insecure Mounting broken , rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Fogged giving very poor image and reduced output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Gaiter poor also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Heat shield over rear silencer hanging on silencer . forward fixing corroded off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Fogged giving very poor image and reduced output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Also gaiter perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 36,974 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 36,960 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 33,990 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 33,962 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 32,457 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 32,455 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/65r13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 30,940 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 30,938 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 29,918 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 28,136 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 26,611 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 26,611 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 22,160 miles

Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight offside rear brake bind

Pass 14 Aug 2012 19,434 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 16,398 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 11,779 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 VDO is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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