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VE07 JKV

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

71,202 mi
Last recorded71,202 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE07 JKV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 71,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Door and wheelarch damage

Pass 3 Jan 2018 60,330 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 51,396 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 13 Dec 2016 51,396 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Banging from rear might be dampers not bearings

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil filter weeping

Pass 7 Jan 2016 41,885 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 41,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 41,287 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure practically all the way to the floor. (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre age perishing some cracks in between the treads and nail in tyre.

Slight surface corrosion on brake lines in all 4 wheel arches.

Fail 16 Dec 2015 41,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre age perishing some cracks in between the treads and nail in tyre.

Slight surface corrosion on brake lines in all 4 wheel arches.

Pass 18 Dec 2014 37,324 miles

Footbrake pedal travel is slightly low.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 37,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 9 Sep 2013 36,442 miles

rear offside tyre , has a small cut in the tread area

Pass 2 May 2012 30,502 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2012 30,501 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 24,005 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 15,636 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Apr 2010 15,636 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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VE07 JKV is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VE07 JKV, 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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VE07 JKV is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 April 2007.

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