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SL56 KWS

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,286 mi
Last recorded50,286 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 KWS
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2018 50,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front tyre bald on inner edge, advise renewal (4.1.E.1)

offside front wiper worn

rear axle and both front strut assemblies corroded

slight tightness/bind starting in both rear brakes

Pass 20 Feb 2017 47,105 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 47,105 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipes to and from flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Mar 2016 43,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 38,431 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 34,080 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 34,080 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 30,940 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 Oct 2011 28,532 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 26,034 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 23,331 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 23,331 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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SL56 KWS is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SL56 KWS, 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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SL56 KWS is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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