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KU06 EGL

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

79,012 mi
Last recorded79,012 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU06 EGL
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 79,012 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

general corrosions

Pass 19 Mar 2021 73,655 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2020 67,950 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 61,030 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 61,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding note... front pads and discs wearing low? (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank ? (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 54,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all tyre walls perishing

both headlamp lens pitted

Fail 21 Feb 2018 54,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all tyre walls perishing

both headlamp lens pitted

Pass 8 Feb 2017 48,906 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre wall perishing

Fail 8 Feb 2017 48,906 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wall perishing

Pass 9 Feb 2016 43,349 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split and weeping (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 43,348 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split and weeping (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 36,702 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 36,700 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 33,510 miles

Exhaust front mounting bracket missing

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 30,141 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 30,141 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 26,141 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 26,141 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

off side rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 8 Jun 2011 21,282 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 21,282 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 16,995 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near side rear tyre low on presure

Pass 17 Jun 2010 16,995 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near side rear tyre low on presure

Pass 25 Jun 2009 13,052 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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KU06 EGL is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EGL, 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 EGL is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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