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KL56 GMY

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

93,919 mi
Last recorded93,919 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL56 GMY
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 93,919 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 93,919 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven 51% (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 93,057 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 48% (3.7.B.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 85,698 miles

fuel filter is rusty

Fail 1 Sep 2016 85,696 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel filter is rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2015 77,804 miles

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills are rusty (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 77,804 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills are rusty (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 70,065 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 70,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

nearside headlamp aim not checked

offside rear wheel bearing not checked

Pass 27 Aug 2013 63,540 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

play in both front steering rackends

play in osf wheel bearing

Fail 27 Aug 2013 63,540 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

play in both front steering rackends

play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 29 Aug 2012 50,873 miles

front exhaust mount insecure

sump rusted

Fail 29 Aug 2012 50,873 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

front exhaust mount insecure

sump rusted

Pass 12 Sep 2011 41,102 miles

Oil leak

movement in nsf rackend

Fail 12 Sep 2011 41,102 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

movement in nsf rackend

Pass 16 Sep 2010 25,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 25,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 21,361 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 21,360 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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KL56 GMY is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 KL56 GMY, 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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KL56 GMY is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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