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YT57 KXJ

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

36,672 mi
Last recorded36,672 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT57 KXJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 36,672 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi

handbrake travel

slight play in strut tops

Fail 20 Mar 2026 36,627 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi

handbrake travel

slight play in strut tops

Pass 18 Mar 2025 31,601 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 26,769 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 22,543 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2023 22,423 miles

Central Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 20,514 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 20,514 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 20,268 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 19,850 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 19,844 miles

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 19,141 miles

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 26 Sep 2018 17,560 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 17,558 miles

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

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

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 16,308 miles

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 23 Sep 2016 15,083 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 65,820 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal from rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 13,469 miles

n/s rear wheel binding

Fail 22 Sep 2014 11,816 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 11,816 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 9,768 miles

slight leak from power steering rack

Fail 17 Sep 2013 9,709 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 26 Sep 2012 8,022 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 5,946 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 4,237 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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YT57 KXJ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YT57 KXJ, 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 YT57 KXJ registered?

YT57 KXJ is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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