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KC56 JKY

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

75,101 mi
Last recorded75,101 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC56 JKY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 75,101 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 75,051 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 71,105 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 67,030 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front asymmetric tyre fitted incorrectly

Fail 8 Nov 2023 67,006 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front asymmetric tyre fitted incorrectly

Pass 7 Nov 2022 62,852 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 59,502 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 56,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 54,321 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 52,520 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 51,129 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 51,129 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 49,835 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 49,833 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 48,560 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 47,000 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 47,000 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front exhaust mounting brocken

Pass 30 Nov 2013 46,040 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 46,040 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 40,580 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 35,357 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 35,357 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 30,856 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 30,856 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 24,831 miles

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

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 JKY is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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