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KN56 CJJ

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

80,083 mi
Last recorded80,083 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 CJJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 80,083 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 80,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 79,954 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 79,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged A B S RING (1.6 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 79,593 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 79,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 78,897 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 78,311 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 78,311 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sills both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 78,306 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake's slightly spongey

Pass 24 Sep 2019 77,767 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 76,877 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 76,873 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating DISCS/PADS WORN/CORRODED (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged RELUCTOR RING ON CV JOINT (1.6 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear BRAKES NOISY

Pass 9 Oct 2017 66,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

clutch worn

Fail 9 Oct 2017 66,741 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

clutch worn

Pass 10 Oct 2016 53,242 miles

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

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

Offside Outer sill damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2016 53,242 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Outer sill damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2015 44,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust corroded,front hanger broken but exhaust still supported

fuel filter corroded

offside outer sill damaged

power steering slightly noisey

Fail 2 Oct 2015 44,815 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust corroded,front hanger broken but exhaust still supported

fuel filter corroded

offside outer sill damaged

power steering slightly noisey

Pass 6 Oct 2014 36,588 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

Wet test

Fail 6 Oct 2014 36,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Wet test

Pass 2 Oct 2013 30,473 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 22,937 miles

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

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2011 16,573 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 16,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 11,792 miles

damage to offside outer sill

damge to offside front wheel rim

Pass 17 Oct 2009 2,133 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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KN56 CJJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 KN56 CJJ, 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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KN56 CJJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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