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GF56 KCJ

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

50,595 mi
Last recorded50,595 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 KCJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 50,595 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing low and slightly perished

Fail 5 Jan 2026 50,591 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both headlights slightly diffused

Offside front wheel binding slightly

Offside rear tyre wearing low and slightly perished

Pass 7 Jan 2025 48,045 miles

Both headlights slightly diffused

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 8 Jan 2024 46,353 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Fail 29 Dec 2023 46,344 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 24 Nov 2022 46,285 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 45,960 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 44,875 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 42,630 miles

nearside front tyre damaged outer wall

Fail 9 Oct 2019 42,629 miles

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

nearside front tyre damaged outer wall

Pass 31 Oct 2018 38,306 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 33,525 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 33,525 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 30,278 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 30,276 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 27,230 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 24,641 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 21,766 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 18,497 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 15,093 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 11,925 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 8,724 miles

Offside Inner 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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GF56 KCJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF56 KCJ, 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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What year was GF56 KCJ registered?

GF56 KCJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is GF56 KCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF56 KCJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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