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KU56 HSJ

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,089 mi
Last recorded53,089 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 HSJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 53,089 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 40,989 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 40,987 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 38,759 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 37,660 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2019 34,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 33,978 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 23,572 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 20,147 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 18,904 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted. Outer pads 50% worn, unable to fully inspect inner pads

Fuel filter starting to corrode. Service due?

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear tyres scrubbing on edges

very slight play, inner rack joints

Fail 1 Mar 2016 18,901 miles

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring, pick up ring on shaft corroded and snapped (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring/pick up ring corroded and snapped (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/R13 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs slightly pitted. Outer pads 50% worn, unable to fully inspect inner pads

Fuel filter starting to corrode. Service due?

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear tyres scrubbing on edges

very slight play, inner rack joints

Pass 23 Jan 2015 13,239 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 9,700 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 6,240 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 6,240 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 5,782 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 5,782 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 5,724 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 5,630 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 5,174 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 5,174 miles

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

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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KU56 HSJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KU56 HSJ, 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 KU56 HSJ registered?

KU56 HSJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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