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HJ56 KSF

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,134 mi
Last recorded73,134 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 KSF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 73,134 miles

Front Exhaust in poor condition

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 73,134 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust in poor condition

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 65,972 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 65,958 miles

Exhaust system insecure Two mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 60,362 miles

CV joint making noise on full lock when driving

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

Oil leak PAS oil leaking on to auxiliary belt ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 60,362 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

CV joint making noise on full lock when driving

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak PAS oil leaking on to auxiliary belt ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 56,076 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 23 Sep 2016 56,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 6 Sep 2016 56,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust front section support bracket rusted off.

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

Nearside Front ABS sensor ring cracked.

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in its tread.

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

Nearside Lower outer body sill damaged along its lower edge.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering fluid leval low.

Rear numberplate starting to deteriate.

Pass 28 Aug 2015 51,571 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 46,404 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 41,124 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 35,970 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 30,584 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 26,265 miles

Offside Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 19,304 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 KSF is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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