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KC56 HCL

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

80,234 mi
Last recorded80,234 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC56 HCL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 80,234 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded and holed not affecting rigidity

Fail 24 Apr 2026 80,119 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded and holed not affecting rigidity

Pass 7 May 2025 63,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 49,243 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 49,242 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 46,516 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 44,640 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 43,908 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 43,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 42,889 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 42,889 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 40,981 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded, slight weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 40,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded, slight weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 37,971 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 37,971 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 34,653 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 34,653 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 31,684 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 31,617 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 29,975 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 28,178 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 26,745 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 26,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 23,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 23,264 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 23,768 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 21,210 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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KC56 HCL is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 KC56 HCL, 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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KC56 HCL is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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