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KG07 BYO

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,562 mi
Last recorded100,562 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG07 BYO
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 100,562 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 95,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 86,189 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 86,182 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape / 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 71,922 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken but system is still adequetly supported

Pass 27 Feb 2017 59,155 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 59,155 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 53,894 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 49,353 miles

Front exhaust bracket rusted off pipe

Hindges on both rear doors very stiff

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge and tread depth on boarder line

Offside rear tyre tread depth close to limit

Fail 6 Mar 2015 49,350 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front exhaust bracket rusted off pipe

Hindges on both rear doors very stiff

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge and tread depth on boarder line

Offside rear tyre tread depth close to limit

Pass 8 Mar 2014 46,262 miles

Both rear door hinges stiff

Front exhaust mounting bracket rusted off pipe

Nearside cv boot has been leaking grease

Nearside front and offside rear tyre read depths close to limit

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 3 Mar 2014 46,262 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear door hinges stiff

Front exhaust mounting bracket rusted off pipe

Nearside cv boot has been leaking grease

Nearside front and offside rear tyre read depths close to limit

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2013 43,814 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 43,779 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket broken/corroded but exhaust still supported

rear wipoer blade torn/split

Pass 14 Mar 2012 37,945 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 33,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Wiper Blade Torn

Pass 4 Mar 2010 28,313 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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 BYO is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 KG07 BYO, 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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What year was KG07 BYO registered?

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

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