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KL57 VLX

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

68,482 mi
Last recorded68,482 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL57 VLX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2023 68,482 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 62,337 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 56,368 miles

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Sep 2020 52,953 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle mounting bushes perishing. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 52,953 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle mounting bushes perishing. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 50,764 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 47,886 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 45,728 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 1 Sep 2017 45,726 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres wearing inner edge

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake slight bind

Pass 31 Aug 2016 43,237 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front cv boot slight leak off grease from clip

Pass 2 Sep 2015 37,642 miles

Front brake disc worn

Fail 2 Sep 2015 37,642 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn

Rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 34,146 miles

rear shox weak

Fail 1 Sep 2014 34,146 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear shox weak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 30,182 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 22 Aug 2013 30,181 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear brakes binding slightly

corrosion to exhaust

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

wear to front brakes

Pass 7 Sep 2012 25,593 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2012 25,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust bracket broken but system is secure

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2011 19,901 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 16,447 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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KL57 VLX is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KL57 VLX, 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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KL57 VLX is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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