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MK07 VTM

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

110,686 mi
Last recorded110,686 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK07 VTM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 110,686 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 110,686 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 104,779 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2020 104,776 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from broke hose to front of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose to front of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2019 97,082 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 inner beads (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 97,082 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 inner beads (5.2.2 (c) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Oct 2018 89,520 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 89,258 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 79,866 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 79,866 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 70,018 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 66,100 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 66,090 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 64,010 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 58,598 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 58,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 46,085 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 38,834 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 31,841 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 31,841 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2011 25,293 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 21,532 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 21,532 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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MK07 VTM is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MK07 VTM, 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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MK07 VTM is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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