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HJ56 KTC

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

39,281 mi
Last recorded39,281 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 KTC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 39,281 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2025 38,376 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2025 38,375 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2024 37,267 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 37,310 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 37,050 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 36,549 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 36,546 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 35,879 miles

tyre wearing close to legal limit on inner & outer edges, nearside front

Fail 6 Aug 2020 35,875 miles

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

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

tyre wearing close to legal limit on inner & outer edges, nearside front

Pass 19 Aug 2019 35,425 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 35,420 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 34,587 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 34,584 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working affected by another lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 33,597 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 32,594 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 32,594 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 31,164 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 29,335 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 27,272 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 25,242 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 25,242 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 23,580 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 21,750 miles
Pass 13 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 KTC is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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