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BJ56 KYE

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 KYE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 60,100 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 60,096 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis above rear silencer box (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 59,950 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 59,944 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2017 58,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 53,418 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocks both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 53,386 miles

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocks both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 48,268 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 48,156 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 43,468 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 43,468 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 38,529 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 33,615 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 33,615 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 28,017 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 23,454 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 17,145 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 KYE is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KYE, 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 KYE is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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