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KC57 VEM

2007 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,105 mi
Last recorded93,105 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Matiz39,823 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC57 VEM
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 93,105 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test object (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe has slight damage (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe hanger corroded apart (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 93,702 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test object (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe has slight damage (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe hanger corroded apart (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 88,750 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 83,750 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Sunvisor drops down (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake pad is grinding metal on metal no braking surface left (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 70,370 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 70,368 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 58,385 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 49,328 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 43,500 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage.

Fail 9 Oct 2012 37,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 37,266 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 30,799 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 30,799 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 24,367 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 24,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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KC57 VEM is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KC57 VEM, 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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KC57 VEM is a 2007 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 October 2007.

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