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ML06 KGU

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

54,019 mi
Last recorded54,019 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 KGU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 54,019 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 41,187 miles

knock on rear no apparent fault

Fail 1 Sep 2025 41,185 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (due to exhaust blow) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (flexi joint) (6.1.2 (a))

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

knock on rear no apparent fault

Pass 2 Sep 2024 37,681 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 35,487 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 32,789 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 32,774 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 32,415 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 25,860 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2019 25,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 23,038 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 21,308 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 20,047 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

rear tyres slight cracking to sidewalls

Fail 6 Apr 2016 20,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

rear tyres slight cracking to sidewalls

Pass 31 Mar 2015 18,229 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cracks in both rear tyre's but not down to cords

Pass 3 Jul 2014 17,491 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 4 Jul 2013 16,157 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 16,157 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 14,733 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 13,998 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 12,283 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 10,524 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 8,894 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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ML06 KGU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ML06 KGU, 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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ML06 KGU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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