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MJ57 VKE

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,164 mi
Last recorded93,164 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 VKE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 93,164 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)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 92,920 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 92,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 82,337 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake pads below 50% worn

nsf top suspension mount becoming rough

Fail 13 Oct 2014 82,309 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake pads below 50% worn

no brake test carried out .

nsf top suspension mount becoming rough

Pass 11 Oct 2013 62,985 miles

front pads below 50% worn

Pass 8 Oct 2012 39,609 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 17,667 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 17,667 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 3,265 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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MJ57 VKE is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MJ57 VKE, 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 MJ57 VKE registered?

MJ57 VKE is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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