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KC56 JKV

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

60,635 mi
Last recorded60,635 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC56 JKV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 60,635 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 60,630 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 60,628 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 57,102 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 57,096 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre/front join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 52,133 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 52,133 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 47,376 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 42,878 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake slightly lagging in performance

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 42,878 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS reluctor ring broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake slightly lagging in performance

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

wiper blades have not been tested, nearside wiper blade rubber badly split

Pass 10 Dec 2018 42,475 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 41,985 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 40,609 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 38,008 miles

Nearside Front ABS reluctor ring very corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2015 38,008 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS reluctor ring broken (3.4.2)

Nearside Front ABS reluctor ring very corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2014 35,178 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 35,178 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 33,516 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 32,653 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)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 31,779 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 31,779 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2011 26,733 miles

near side rear tyre worn

Pass 31 Jan 2011 23,569 miles

near side rear tyre worn

Pass 18 Nov 2009 15,702 miles

offside front wheel rim has slight damage on the outer edge

rear wiper blade is perished

upper bodywork is damaged

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Fail 18 Nov 2009 15,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front wheel rim has slight damage on the outer edge

rear wiper blade is perished

upper bodywork is damaged

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

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 JKV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 JKV, 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 JKV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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