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KF56 UOL

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

103,799 mi
Last recorded103,799 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF56 UOL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 103,799 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside sill backing corroded

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f and n/s/r wheel arches corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2026 103,799 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective safety catch seized (3.1 (c))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted outer bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside sill backing corroded

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f and n/s/r wheel arches corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2025 94,354 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 85,377 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes/Hoses/Ferrules. Some brake pipes corroded close to failure limit (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Corroded

Front headlight len's faded

Gearbox mounting defective bush deteriorated ()

Gearbox securing bolt insecure

Rear Axle corroded

Various Coil Springs/Shock Absorber casings corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2024 85,373 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Brake performance uneven on front axle (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes/Hoses/Ferrules. Some brake pipes corroded close to failure limit (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Corroded

Front headlight len's faded

Gearbox mounting defective bush deteriorated ()

Gearbox securing bolt insecure

Rear Axle corroded

Various Coil Springs/Shock Absorber casings corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2023 76,527 miles

Accelerator pedal Anti-Slip missing

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn 2x Rear Axle bushes close to failure limit (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Bonnet secondary safety catch defective

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x Front inner brake discs pitted, not weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes/hoses/ferrules. some close to failure limit (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamps faded

Rear Axle corroded close to failure limit

Rear Coil Springs corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear close to failure limit (0.1 (b))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Sump corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2023 76,519 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Within perimeter to rear axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Accelerator pedal Anti-Slip missing

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn 2x Rear Axle bushes close to failure limit (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Bonnet secondary safety catch defective

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x Front inner brake discs pitted, not weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes/hoses/ferrules. some close to failure limit (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamps faded

Rear Axle corroded close to failure limit

Rear Coil Springs corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear close to failure limit (0.1 (b))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Sump corroded

Engine Oil Low

Pass 26 Mar 2022 64,873 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Headlamps faded

Minor oil leak

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

ABS rings corroded

Accelerator pedal anti-slip missing

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil Springs have some corrosion

Rear Axle corroded/Rear Axle bushes deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sump corroded

Underbody corroded in places

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2022 64,840 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner/outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Body component likely to become detached Brake Disc backing plate excessively corroded, fouling with suspension arm/ABS rings (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner/outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ABS rings corroded

Accelerator pedal anti-slip missing

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2x Front brake pads wearing low. Nearside Front inner brake pad wearing close to failure limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil Springs have some corrosion

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Headlamps faded

Minor oil leak

Rear Axle corroded/Rear Axle bushes deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sump corroded

Underbody corroded in places

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2021 52,371 miles

Accelerator pedal anti-slip missing

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes/Hoses/Ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Coil Springs Corroded

Exhaust Corroded

Front 2x Shock Absorbers corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear underseal restricting inspection

Oil Leak

Rear Axle corroded/underbody corroded in places

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel Trims Fitted restricting inspection

Fail 5 Mar 2021 52,274 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Accelerator pedal anti-slip missing

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes/Hoses/Ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Coil Springs Corroded

Exhaust Corroded

Front 2x Shock Absorbers corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil Leak

Rear Axle corroded/underbody corroded in places

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel Trims Fitted restricting inspection

Pass 7 Mar 2020 38,890 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel filter component corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2019 38,791 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel filter component corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 35,597 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filter componant corroded but not leaking fuel time of test

Fail 29 Aug 2018 35,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filter componant corroded but not leaking fuel time of test

Pass 25 Aug 2017 32,350 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 32,350 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 29,975 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 29,975 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 27,375 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 27,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 24,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 24,902 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 22,756 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 19,576 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 19,576 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 17,092 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 15,215 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 13,545 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 13,545 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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KF56 UOL is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 KF56 UOL, 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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KF56 UOL is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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