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KG07 BWV

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

147,793 mi
Last recorded147,793 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG07 BWV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 147,793 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

PARKING BRAKE HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Fail 12 Mar 2025 147,793 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL IS RUSTY AND HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

PARKING BRAKE HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Pass 7 Mar 2024 137,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 6 Mar 2024 137,252 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside 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 Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Mar 2023 126,004 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear pipes to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 126,004 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust system in a very poor condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear pipes to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 19% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 120,668 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 120,664 miles

Nearside 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 outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 116,411 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 111,934 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 111,930 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2019 102,613 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 91,684 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 83,453 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 76,470 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 67,306 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 60,955 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 50,868 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 50,585 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 40,940 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 40,831 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 31,254 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 26,138 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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KG07 BWV is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 KG07 BWV, 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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KG07 BWV is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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