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KC56 HXB

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

34,817 mi
Last recorded34,817 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC56 HXB
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 34,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 34,816 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all missing both side (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 34,812 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective lower hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 34,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake cylinder heavy corrosion

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake cylinder heavy corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2024 33,916 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable CORRODED (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable CORRODED (6.1.7 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 33,916 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable CORRODED (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable CORRODED (6.1.7 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 32,727 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 31,770 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 31,770 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 30,866 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 30,678 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2019 30,196 miles

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 18 Jan 2019 30,194 miles

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

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2018 29,514 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 28,347 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn (3.5.1i)

rear wiper blade worn out

Pass 18 Jan 2016 26,370 miles

NOISE FROM BOTH REAR WHEELS SUSPECT WHEEL BEARINGS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 24,354 miles

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

both rear brakes binding slightly advise brake check

rear wiper blade split

Fail 16 Jan 2015 24,354 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

both rear brakes binding slightly advise brake check

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Jan 2014 22,970 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 21,753 miles

light marking front windscreen

offside rear tyre starting to wear low

slight roughness felt when offside rear wheel rotated

Pass 18 Jan 2012 20,275 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 18,478 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 16,561 miles

nearside and offside front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges

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 HXB is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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