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KF57 VGE

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

81,530 mi
Last recorded81,530 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF57 VGE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 81,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

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

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

Underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 29 May 2026 81,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

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

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

Underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2025 77,145 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 77,144 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch is damaged with sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged cords showing 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edge worn 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 75,587 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective LOWER GEABOX SUPPORT MOUNT (DOG BONE) BUSH IS SPLITING / DETORIATING

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES REAR (WHEEL ARCH AREA) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 74,417 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 74,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount as play in (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 72,845 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 71,125 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 71,125 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 70,144 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 70,144 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 155 / 65 / 13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 67,380 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 67,380 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 63,980 miles

Auxillary drive belts cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2017 60,659 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 60,659 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 57,786 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 52,851 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 48,615 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 43,654 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2012 38,918 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 34,450 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 30,653 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 VGE is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue 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 VGE, 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 VGE is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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