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VK56 YZR

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

68,583 mi
Last recorded68,583 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 YZR
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 68,583 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 65,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 12 Aug 2024 65,881 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 24 Aug 2023 63,412 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 63,397 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 60,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

travel on hand brake

Pass 24 Aug 2021 58,242 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 58,222 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 56,130 miles

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

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

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

some under body corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2019 53,576 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into rear flexies (1.1.11 (c))

FRONT SHOCKS AND HUBS CORRODED CLOSE ON EXCESSIVE

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged on limit (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all tyres have edge wear

fuel filter corroded / rear suspension corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2019 53,576 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into rear flexies (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged on limit (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all tyres have edge wear

brake pedal spongy / slight bind front brakes

fuel filter corroded / rear suspension corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2018 50,936 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section and front exhaust bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides running to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 47,525 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 47,525 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 42,430 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 42,430 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 38,880 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 35,517 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 32,748 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 30,306 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 27,482 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 25,129 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 23,174 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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VK56 YZR is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK56 YZR, 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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VK56 YZR is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 January 2007.

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