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KC56 HYF

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

96,435 mi
Last recorded96,435 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC56 HYF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 96,435 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 155/65r13 73t (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 96,262 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 155/65r13 73t (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 85,770 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65r13 73t (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 77,980 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 77,980 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 71,460 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 71,396 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 59,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 57,301 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 6 Sep 2017 57,085 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working all rear (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Aug 2016 48,237 miles

exhaust flexi pipe blowing and deteriorated

Fail 24 Aug 2016 48,234 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc heavely corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust flexi pipe blowing and deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2015 43,827 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front exhaust defective

Spare defective

Fail 14 Sep 2015 43,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front exhaust defective

Spare defective

Pass 3 Jan 2014 41,116 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust flexi pipe slight blow

Fail 3 Jan 2014 41,116 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust flexi pipe slight blow

Pass 3 Jan 2013 33,137 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 33,137 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 27,837 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

nearside rear brake niosey

suspect front pads low advice full brake check

Pass 3 Jan 2012 27,837 miles

nearside rear brake niosey

suspect front pads low advice full brake check

Pass 6 Jan 2011 25,158 miles

both front tyres worn on edge close to limits/nearside rear tyre worn on edge close to limits 155/65/13

Fail 6 Jan 2011 25,158 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on edge close to limits/nearside rear tyre worn on edge close to limits 155/65/13

Pass 6 Jan 2010 22,427 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 22,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 HYF is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 HYF, 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 HYF is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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