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HJ56 KSY

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

76,377 mi
Last recorded76,377 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 KSY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 76,377 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

rear axle beam corroded

various underbody components corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2025 76,377 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

rear axle beam corroded

various underbody components corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2024 75,284 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 73,841 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 72,187 miles

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

slight play in n/s front strut top

Fail 25 Oct 2022 72,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

slight play in n/s front strut top

Pass 12 Oct 2021 70,470 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 12 Oct 2021 70,470 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 68,859 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 68,859 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 66,221 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 64,350 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 59,975 miles

eml light on

offside front brake slight bind nothing showing on roller brake test

rear brakes slight bind nothing showing on roller brake test

rear tyre valves starting to perish

wiperblades starting to smear

Pass 17 Aug 2016 56,209 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Pass 18 Aug 2015 51,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside lens getting poor

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at centre 3/4 on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside lens getting poor

slight brake judder noted on roller brake test

Pass 21 Aug 2014 46,749 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 46,749 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front exhaust section support bracket corroded off

Pass 15 Aug 2013 40,504 miles

front exhaust support bracket corroded off

Fail 15 Aug 2013 40,504 miles

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

front exhaust support bracket corroded off

Pass 16 Aug 2012 33,144 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges,heavily on o/s

n/s/r tyre close to wear bars

slight binding on o/s/r wheel

Pass 17 Aug 2011 25,489 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 17,473 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 10,143 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brakes noisey

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 KSY 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 73.9%.

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 KSY, 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 KSY is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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