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KC56 MZW

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,108 mi
Last recorded48,108 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC56 MZW
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 48,108 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 48,103 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2018 44,021 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 42,419 miles

bonnet catch deteriorating

front exhaust hanger detached system still supported

oily residue bottom of engine

Fail 6 Feb 2017 42,418 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

bonnet catch deteriorating

front exhaust hanger detached system still supported

oily residue bottom of engine

Pass 9 Feb 2016 40,614 miles

oily residue front of engine

Pass 28 Jan 2015 39,490 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2015 39,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2014 37,338 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2014 37,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 34,735 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear wheel rim damaged

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 9 Jan 2013 34,735 miles

nearside rear wheel rim damaged

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 7 Jan 2012 30,846 miles

both front & rear tyres different sizes but the same size tyres on the same axle

Fail 7 Jan 2012 30,846 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

both front & rear tyres different sizes but the same size tyres on the same axle

Pass 17 Dec 2010 26,433 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inner edge

front brake pads are getting low

offside front tyreis on 2 mm

Pass 14 Dec 2009 22,221 miles

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 MZW is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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