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JK54 SEK

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

81,249 mi
Last recorded81,249 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJK54 SEK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 81,249 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 79,629 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 77,927 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 72,645 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 72,645 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 66,663 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 66,662 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 62,455 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 59,328 miles

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 6 Jun 2019 53,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Jun 2019 53,874 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jun 2018 45,226 miles

Corrosion to rear outer sills

Fail 15 Jun 2018 45,226 miles

Corrosion to rear outer sills

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 40,745 miles

Both wipers poor

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2017 40,745 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Both wipers poor

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2016 35,532 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 31,441 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 31,441 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 25,488 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2014 25,488 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2013 16,858 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Nearside wiper split and smearing slightly

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 11,938 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 8,920 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 6,724 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 5,229 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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JK54 SEK is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue 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 JK54 SEK, 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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JK54 SEK is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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