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CE56 BKJ

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,439 mi
Last recorded64,439 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 BKJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 64,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 64,439 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 61,310 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust pipe hanger has temp repair made to it

Pass 21 Jul 2020 56,130 miles

BOTH Outer body sills showing corrosion, but not excessive yet

Front Exhaust downpipe securing clamp has had poor/temp repair to it

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded In saddle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Rear Beam axle showing corrosion, to its surface, but not excessive yet

Pass 6 Aug 2019 53,126 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Aug 2019 53,126 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Jul 2018 50,587 miles

Front exhaust mount and flexible joint deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar to susp arm bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake disc cover shield missing/corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2018 50,583 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded within 12" suspension fixing point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end modification unsafe locking splitpin missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror cover missing/sharpe edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust mount and flexible joint deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar to susp arm bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake disc cover shield missing/corroded

Rear brakes binding

Pass 18 Aug 2017 47,714 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre outer side wall damage

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel filter badly corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2017 47,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre outer side wall damage

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel filter badly corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 40,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 40,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure across tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 35,375 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 35,374 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front mounting (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 33,431 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 33,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 31,169 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Jul 2012 26,896 miles

O/S/R tyre wearing on edges

Rear exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2011 23,885 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 19,668 miles

n/s front tyre scrubbing on outer edge (suggest tracking out)

n/s rear tyre wearing unevenly and worn close to limit

Pass 10 Sep 2009 14,323 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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CE56 BKJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CE56 BKJ, 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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CE56 BKJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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