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KL57 VTE

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,433 mi
Last recorded85,433 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL57 VTE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 85,433 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 65,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 53,681 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 53,664 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 52,339 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 52,335 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 50,841 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 50,841 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 49,609 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 49,609 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2020 48,647 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel filter corroded

oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2020 48,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

fuel filter corroded

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2019 46,927 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 46,927 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 44,726 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

uneven tread wear on nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2017 42,388 miles

enigine mangement light on

nearside rear wheel damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2016 39,504 miles

rear axle bushes starting to seperate

Pass 19 Aug 2015 37,034 miles

front exhaust blowing

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Fail 18 Aug 2015 37,017 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front exhaust blowing

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 2 Sep 2014 34,936 miles

both rear shock bushes worn

nearside front tyres cracking

Fail 2 Sep 2014 34,936 miles

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

both rear shock bushes worn

nearside front tyres cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2013 31,104 miles

both rear shock bushes worn

front discs worn

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 17 Aug 2012 26,663 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre inner edge low tread

Fail 16 Aug 2012 26,699 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre inner edge low tread

Pass 12 Sep 2011 22,551 miles

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

n/s/f tyre low tread on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2010 18,272 miles

Number plate format incorrect

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 VTE is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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