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KL57 VRE

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

71,062 mi
Last recorded71,062 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL57 VRE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2026 71,062 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to leak on exhaust (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint on front flex leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Both have a blurred image on test equipment (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure bush has detached (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 64,715 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 64,715 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 53,381 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 53,381 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 41,454 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 40,988 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 40,246 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 39,684 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 38,733 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 36,752 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 34,792 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 32,986 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 30,491 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 28,276 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 25,460 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 22,203 miles

both rear tyre begining to wear on inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2011 19,007 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 14,634 miles

Nearside Rear 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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KL57 VRE is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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