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WJ57 KTN

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,283 mi
Last recorded53,283 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 KTN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 53,283 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDE (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2026 53,283 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDE (4.1.4 (b))

Front Position lamp not working BOTH SIDE (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2025 51,478 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 50,201 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 49,109 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 49,109 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction DASH (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 47,923 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 47,062 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 47,054 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2020 44,905 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 41,717 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 34,674 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 31,942 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 31,936 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 25,558 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2015 25,558 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2014 16,450 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2014 16,450 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 16,365 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres on 3mm tread

Pass 31 Aug 2011 14,758 miles

Front disc pads getting low

Pass 24 Aug 2010 11,831 miles

Front tyres badly worn on edges

Fail 24 Aug 2010 11,831 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front tyres badly worn on edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WJ57 KTN is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WJ57 KTN, 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 WJ57 KTN registered?

WJ57 KTN is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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The MOT history for WJ57 KTN shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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