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KN56 CHV

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

83,473 mi
Last recorded83,473 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 CHV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 83,473 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear inner outer both sides-under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 79,533 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge PORTION BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 75,768 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive FROM FLYWHEEL SEAL OR OTHER COMPONENTS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 75,768 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive FROM FLYWHEEL SEAL OR OTHER COMPONENTS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 72,185 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 68,156 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 68,155 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 57,215 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 57,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm deadly (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 41,344 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 41,344 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 22,736 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 14,661 miles

Offside Front tyre wear inner edge

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 10,265 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 10,265 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2015 8,339 miles

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

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

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2015 8,339 miles

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 23 Aug 2014 7,649 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 5,766 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 5,308 miles

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Aug 2011 4,782 miles

When vehicle was on the ramp the Offside rear brake was binding, the brake did release on the brake rollers. Advise rear brake service

Pass 19 Aug 2010 4,171 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 3,601 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 3,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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KN56 CHV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KN56 CHV, 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 KN56 CHV registered?

KN56 CHV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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