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KB55 GKK

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

78,560 mi
Last recorded78,560 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB55 GKK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2023 78,560 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake caliper bolts loose (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn cv (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected lower bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected lower bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre edge wear

front number plate damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2022 72,279 miles

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

Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 72,279 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above axel mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above axel mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 72,156 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened mount washers both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both sides (5.2.3 (l))

Registration plate lamps dim

Pass 22 Jun 2021 71,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tyre worn on edge. nearside front

Fail 21 Jun 2021 71,763 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tyre worn on edge. nearside front

Pass 23 Jun 2020 64,061 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 64,054 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 63,536 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2019 63,536 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill has various areas of corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill has various areas of corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill has various areas of corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill has various areas of corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2018 61,650 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 61,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 59,226 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 4 Dec 2017 59,226 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 19 Dec 2016 55,498 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (2.4.G.1)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Dec 2015 52,513 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Dec 2014 48,503 miles

nearside front tyre getting low 3.5mm

Pass 2 Jan 2014 44,613 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 40,507 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 36,372 miles

offside rear tyre getting low

Fail 3 Jan 2012 36,372 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front exhaust bracket broken

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 5 Jan 2011 31,001 miles

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape and perished

Fail 30 Dec 2010 31,001 miles

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

nearside front tyre close to limit

nearside rear tyre slightly perished and close to limit

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape and perished

Pass 4 Jan 2010 23,558 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 18,250 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 18,250 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 GKK is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 GKK, 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 GKK is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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