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KF57 VSE

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,165 mi
Last recorded96,165 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF57 VSE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 96,165 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears corroded at nsr and osr (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective lower rear ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both os and ns (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

both front tyres worn inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Apr 2022 80,673 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 80,175 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 59,482 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 59,480 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 57,344 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 53,444 miles

Engine oil sump heavily corroded but not yet perforated/leaking

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 53,443 miles

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

Engine oil sump heavily corroded but not yet perforated/leaking

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 47,365 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded to inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 41,457 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 41,457 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 41,448 miles

NEARSIDE WIPER SPLIT ON END

REAR EXHAUSTSUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN

Pass 11 Jul 2014 40,698 miles

front and rear exhaust mounting brackets corroded and broken

Fail 9 Jul 2014 40,687 miles

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

front and rear exhaust mounting brackets corroded and broken

Pass 15 Jul 2013 39,708 miles

both rear brake binding slightly

front and rear exhaust mounting brackets corroded and broken

Pass 4 Jul 2012 38,519 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing slightly on inner sidewall and tread wearing low on edges 155/65 TR 13

Pass 6 Jul 2011 37,019 miles

front pads worn low

nearside rear tyre worn low

Fail 15 Jun 2011 37,011 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre worn very low on in shoulder

Pass 18 Jun 2010 34,763 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 VSE is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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