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KL57 VRF

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,185 mi
Last recorded101,185 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL57 VRF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 101,185 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 101,185 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 92,985 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 84,559 miles

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

nearside beam image poor

Pass 15 Feb 2023 77,084 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 66,653 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 66,653 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) INNER RACK ARM (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 60,122 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 53,271 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 49,298 miles

Engine Sump heavily corroded.

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 48,021 miles

Engine Sump heavily corroded.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 46,307 miles

Rear Wiper Blade split.

Fail 2 Nov 2016 46,307 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Wiper Blade split.

Pass 3 Nov 2015 44,454 miles

Engine Sump corroded.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake efficiency only just met. May require adjustment.

Pass 3 Nov 2014 42,748 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 39,784 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 39,784 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 37,958 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust box hanger broken

Pass 19 Oct 2011 36,062 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Front Tyres starting to perish.

BOTH Front Wiper Blades split @ ends.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 36,062 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Front Tyres starting to perish.

BOTH Front Wiper Blades split @ ends.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 26,652 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 26,652 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 VRF is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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