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KL57 VTV

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

74,844 mi
Last recorded74,844 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL57 VTV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 74,844 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2026 74,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO AND FROM FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL SECTION EX CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 73,622 miles

all metal l brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2025 73,616 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all metal l brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2024 72,365 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES TO FLEXI HOSE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 72,356 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES TO FLEXI HOSE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 70,940 miles

Nearside & offside front to rear brake pipes corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside front track-rod end dust cover perished

Offside outer sill corroded & weak slightly

Fail 15 Sep 2023 70,940 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Above exhaust back-box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust centre pipe rear flange corroded

Nearside & offside front to rear brake pipes corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside front track-rod end dust cover perished

Offside outer sill corroded & weak slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2022 69,222 miles

n/s rear brake pipe slightly corroded cleaned and greased

Pass 20 Sep 2021 67,570 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside & offside rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside rear outer sill weak

Offside front lower suspension arm corroded, Ball joint dust cover perished

Under vehicle corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2021 67,570 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside & offside rear brake pipes corroded

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

Nearside rear outer sill weak

Offside front lower suspension arm corroded, Ball joint dust cover perished

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2020 65,998 miles

All brake pipe lines greased

Nearside front tyre worn, close to limit on outer edge

Pass 12 Sep 2019 64,087 miles

fuel filter corroded

o/s and n/s front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded cleaned and greased

o/s front lower ball joint dust cover perished

o/s rear brake pipe slightly corroded cleaned and greased

Pass 17 Sep 2018 61,369 miles

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 20 Sep 2017 58,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Fail 19 Sep 2017 58,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 21 Sep 2016 55,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 51,997 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 46,680 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 46,670 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 40,085 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 40,082 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 33,400 miles

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

rear brakes squealing on brake test

Pass 14 Sep 2011 25,756 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 25,748 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 18,616 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 VTV is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VTV, 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 KL57 VTV registered?

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

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