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KG07 BWY

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

78,118 mi
Last recorded78,118 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG07 BWY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 78,118 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 78,115 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 76,150 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 73,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked / perished (both sides) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 73,432 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel Arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall perished / Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked / perished (both sides) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 71,438 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 71,438 miles

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

Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Metal brake pipe from master cylinder to Abs unit (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 68,677 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 66,491 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 66,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 63,847 miles

Offside Rear chassis leg damaged

Fail 18 Aug 2017 63,846 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear chassis leg damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2016 60,807 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 60,804 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak on engine sump

Pass 15 Aug 2015 59,663 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 58,535 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 58,408 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 53,689 miles

minor chassis rail damage to o/s/rear

oil leak on engine

small exhauast blow at centre

Fail 30 Aug 2012 53,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

minor chassis rail damage to o/s/rear

oil leak on engine

small exhauast blow at centre

Pass 26 Jul 2011 42,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front exhaust mounting bracket broken.

Fail 22 Jul 2011 42,687 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front exhaust mounting bracket broken.

Fail 26 Feb 2010 30,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 30,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 BWY is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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