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WU07 KBY

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,178 mi
Last recorded93,178 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU07 KBY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 93,178 miles

Front & Rear suspension components have surface corrosion .

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 93,176 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front & Rear suspension components have surface corrosion .

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 90,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central sill is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 90,672 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central sill is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 86,609 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 84,203 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 75,076 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 73,692 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 73,691 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/13 T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 69,107 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 69,107 miles

Emissions not tested due to oil leak and lack of oil. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no oil

Pass 14 Mar 2018 64,122 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 64,121 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front inner and outside tyre worn on the edges.

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge.

front exhaust mount broken.

Pass 10 Mar 2017 59,044 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 59,044 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 53,410 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 48,603 miles

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Mar 2015 48,602 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2014 45,657 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 45,655 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 43,979 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 18 Mar 2013 43,979 miles

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

Front tyres wearing low on inner edges of tread

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 39,941 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

sump light corrosion

wiper blades smeary

Fail 19 Mar 2012 39,941 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

sump light corrosion

wiper blades smeary

Pass 18 Mar 2011 32,047 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 25,169 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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WU07 KBY is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WU07 KBY, 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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WU07 KBY is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 17 March 2007.

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