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KU06 BXX

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

119,383 mi
Last recorded119,383 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU06 BXX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 119,383 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2019 119,358 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 113,608 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 113,601 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2017 107,439 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 May 2017 107,439 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2016 102,153 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 99,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 99,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 May 2014 96,199 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 96,199 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 87,536 miles

Both rear wheels have binding

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 12 Feb 2013 87,536 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

both rear wheels have binding

rear exhaust heat shield has become detached

Pass 20 Jan 2012 74,530 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 74,370 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 64,663 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 64,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 54,618 miles

movement in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 24 Feb 2010 54,618 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

movement in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 10 Feb 2010 54,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2009 45,085 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

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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KU06 BXX is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 KU06 BXX, 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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KU06 BXX is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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