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HJ56 KTE

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

22,056 mi
Last recorded22,056 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 KTE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 22,056 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 21,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 21,452 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 20,648 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 20,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2021 19,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 19,506 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 19,506 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 18,855 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 18,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 17,942 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 17,920 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 16,725 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish with age on sidewalls and tread

Pass 6 Sep 2016 15,542 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 13,857 miles

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Fail 4 Sep 2015 13,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 88/162 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall,155/65/13t (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 3 Sep 2014 12,398 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 30 Aug 2013 10,982 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 9,671 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 9,037 miles

slight bind on nearside rear brake , engine breather nissing

Pass 6 Sep 2010 8,498 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 7,683 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 KTE is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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