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KC56 HCU

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

59,852 mi
Last recorded59,852 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC56 HCU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 59,852 miles

brake pipes corroded in places

exhaust system corroded

head-lights deteriorated

Fail 27 Jul 2018 59,852 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes corroded in places

exhaust system corroded

head-lights deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2017 48,146 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 46,376 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded

offside and nearside rear doors hard to open (border line pass)

rear tyres close to legal limit

slight corrosion underside

Fail 22 Jul 2015 39,434 miles

Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion underside

offside rear door stiff to open

Pass 22 Jul 2015 39,434 miles

Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

corrosion underside

offside rear door stiff to open

Pass 17 Jul 2014 32,463 miles

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust system corroded

head-light adjuster broken

head-light aims high

Fail 25 Jul 2013 25,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jul 2013 25,670 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 May 2012 23,352 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 23,352 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 23,252 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 23,252 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 22,215 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 22,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 20,553 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 20,553 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 HCU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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