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GU56 KFT

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,334 mi
Last recorded88,334 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 KFT
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 88,334 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% brake imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 88,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint lower arm ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.D.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% brake imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 88,276 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 72,997 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 72,997 miles

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 53,111 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 46,213 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 42,645 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 41,313 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 41,313 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 34,402 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 34,353 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s and n/s front abs rings are corroded

o/s and n/s front tyre valves are slightly damaged due to incorrect postionong of the front weel trims!

oil filter is severely corroded and leaking oil

Pass 29 Aug 2009 25,827 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 25,820 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear 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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GU56 KFT is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GU56 KFT, 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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GU56 KFT is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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