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KC56 MZU

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

41,528 mi
Last recorded41,528 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC56 MZU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 41,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside sill slightly corroded

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside sill slightly corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 41,528 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside sill slightly corroded

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside sill slightly corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 38,091 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 38,090 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 37,948 miles

Front wiper blades smearing slightly.

Fuel filter heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear seat belt slightly grazed.

Underside of vehicle & suspension components corroded.

Fail 13 Jun 2018 37,938 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front wiper blades smearing slightly.

Fuel filter heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing severely on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside & nearside rear tyres cracking heavily.

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear seat belt slightly grazed.

Underside of vehicle & suspension components corroded.

Pass 13 Jun 2017 37,499 miles

Fuel filter under vehicle corroded.

Offside & nearside rear tyres worn/cracking.

Offside front wheel arch corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 37,499 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel filter under vehicle corroded.

Offside & nearside rear tyres worn/cracking.

Offside front wheel arch corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 36,766 miles

Offsid & nearside rear tyres cracking.

Offside & nearside front tyres worn, wearing on inner edges of tread, keep check on.

Fail 7 Jun 2016 36,763 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offsid & nearside rear tyres cracking.

Offside & nearside front tyres worn, wearing on inner edges of tread, keep check on.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 35,817 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 35,817 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 34,486 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 30,400 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 27,552 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 24,506 miles

nearside front wiper blade ends split.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 21,597 miles

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 MZU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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