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BJ56 KRU

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,236 mi
Last recorded95,236 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 KRU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 95,236 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 95,234 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 88,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 88,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 82,581 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 82,581 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 77,462 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 77,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2019 70,680 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 70,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 63,891 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 56,840 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 51,755 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 47,799 miles

front exhaust mounting lug fractured

Fail 29 Sep 2015 47,799 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust mounting lug fractured

Pass 21 Oct 2014 44,054 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 44,054 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 39,907 miles

front exhaust down pipe deterioated

off side rear tyre outer wall perished

Fail 10 Oct 2013 39,905 miles

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

front exhaust down pipe deterioated

off side rear tyre outer wall perished

Pass 10 Oct 2012 34,263 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 30,147 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 25,672 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 25,671 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 20,246 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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BJ56 KRU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2006 Chevrolet Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 39,000 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 BJ56 KRU, 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 20 years old, this Chevrolet Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ56 KRU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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