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GU56 KFN

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,015 mi
Last recorded53,015 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 KFN
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 53,015 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 53,010 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 53,007 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 52,867 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 52,093 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 51,787 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 51,165 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 51,159 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low both sides front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 50,432 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 49,421 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 48,178 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 48,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 46,774 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 41,943 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Sep 2014 37,860 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 33,260 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 28,505 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 23,993 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 23,993 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 19,121 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 14,704 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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GU56 KFN is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GU56 KFN, 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 GU56 KFN registered?

GU56 KFN is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is GU56 KFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU56 KFN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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