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KC56 HFU

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

96,503 mi
Last recorded96,503 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC56 HFU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 96,503 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

no reverse lamp not working

Pass 13 Feb 2024 87,191 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155 65 13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 155 65 13 (5.2.3 (e))

no revers lamps

Fail 13 Feb 2024 87,191 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155 65 13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 155 65 13 (5.2.3 (e))

no revers lamps

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 77,240 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 77,236 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 70,269 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 70,261 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 67,201 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 67,191 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 64,803 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 62,224 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 57,806 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 54,596 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2016 54,454 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 48,311 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2015 48,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 41,292 miles

front and rear exhaust mountings have come away

Pass 16 Dec 2013 38,055 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 34,176 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 31,429 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 31,415 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

battery light on

engine managment light on

exhaust front pipe hanging bracket broken

slack in handbrake cables

Pass 1 Dec 2010 28,403 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 22,954 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 HFU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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