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KF56 VZC

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

101,640 mi
Last recorded101,640 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF56 VZC
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 101,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 101,640 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 79,843 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 68,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 53,468 miles

General underbody corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 53,467 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 52,782 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 51,469 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 51,071 miles

underbody has general corrosion

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2018 50,403 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 47,590 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 47,590 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 40,999 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 37,938 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 34,650 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking up on tread

Pass 23 Sep 2013 31,098 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 28,531 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 24,153 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 20,283 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 16,886 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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KF56 VZC is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KF56 VZC, 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 VZC is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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