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HJ56 KRV

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

68,428 mi
Last recorded68,428 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 KRV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 68,428 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 68,428 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 63,615 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 59,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 53,923 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 48,093 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 41,742 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 36,485 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 30,007 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 22,695 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 14,233 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 12,941 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 12,283 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 12,277 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 11,359 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 10,393 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 10,393 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 9,572 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 9,572 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 8,903 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 8,173 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 8,173 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 6,622 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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HJ56 KRV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HJ56 KRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ56 KRV registered?

HJ56 KRV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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The MOT history for HJ56 KRV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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