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KB55 GHJ

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,268 mi
Last recorded75,268 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB55 GHJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 75,268 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sides, Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2024 75,268 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sides, Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 62,607 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

various sign of corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2022 60,031 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 8 Oct 2022 60,031 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 4 Oct 2021 54,903 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BADLY PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 54,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BADLY PERISHED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM BOTH SIDES OF FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BADLY PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BADLY PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 53,271 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 52,323 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 52,297 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak chalked back box joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 50,895 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 47,837 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 46,376 miles

both rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2016 43,242 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 43,239 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 39,917 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 36,577 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 36,577 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 35,948 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 35,938 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2013 29,908 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 25,220 miles

exhaust mount broken.Secure at time of test.

Fail 9 Feb 2012 25,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust mount broken.Secure at time of test.

Pass 2 Feb 2011 19,203 miles

n/s/r tyre has 3mm of tread remaining

Fail 2 Feb 2011 19,203 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre has 3mm of tread remaining

Pass 2 Feb 2010 14,696 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 10,206 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 10,205 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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KB55 GHJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KB55 GHJ, 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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KB55 GHJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 8 February 2006.

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