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KV56 GUX

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

55,398 mi
Last recorded55,398 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2014
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 GUX
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2014 55,398 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Dec 2014 55,398 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 51,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2013 51,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2012 46,373 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 46,373 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 38,479 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 38,479 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 30,298 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 30,298 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 17,876 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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KV56 GUX is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 KV56 GUX, 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 KV56 GUX registered?

KV56 GUX is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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