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KC56 MZF

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,131 mi
Last recorded102,131 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC56 MZF
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 102,131 miles

o/s/f headlight slightly loose

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 102,012 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f headlight slightly loose

Pass 29 Apr 2016 95,522 miles

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

EML on

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2016 95,521 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

EML on

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 91,543 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 87,087 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres low tread and wearing on inner edge

foot brake pedal slightly spongy

Fail 26 Apr 2014 87,052 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres low tread and wearing on inner edge

foot brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 26 Apr 2013 78,110 miles

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

both rear axel bushes deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2013 78,083 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2012 71,683 miles

both front wheel rims distorted

both rear and off/side/front tyres are on 3mm tread

front exhaust mounting broken

heavy oil leaks

play in near/side/rear wheel bearing

rear axle beam bushes have movement and are seperated from bonding

rear brakes imbalanced

Fail 12 Apr 2012 71,949 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front wheel rims distorted

both rear and off/side/front tyres are on 3mm tread

front exhaust mounting broken

heavy oil leaks

play in near/side/rear wheel bearing

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 27 Apr 2011 55,109 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 34,616 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 34,615 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 MZF is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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