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KF06 HWU

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,591 mi
Last recorded39,591 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF06 HWU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 39,591 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 39,591 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 39,203 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 37,543 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 36,858 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 36,859 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 34,593 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 22,742 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 15,508 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 11,702 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 8,302 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all suspension bushes deteriorated

general underside corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2017 7,619 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 7,614 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 7,335 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s (3.7.B.3)

rear no.plate deteriorating

Fail 4 Apr 2016 7,335 miles

rear no.plate deteriorating

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 6,940 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 6,433 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 6,433 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 5,645 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

damage to nearside sill

nearside wiper blade rubber split

Pass 21 Mar 2013 5,645 miles

damage to nearside sill

nearside wiper blade rubber split

Pass 22 Mar 2012 5,042 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

damage to o/s sill

slight binding on o/s/r brake

Pass 26 Mar 2011 4,238 miles

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 31 Mar 2010 3,464 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 2,663 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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KF06 HWU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KF06 HWU, 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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What year was KF06 HWU registered?

KF06 HWU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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