2006 Chevrolet Matiz 1.0L Petrol · KC56 HUY
2006 Chevrolet Matiz (1.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 65,180 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- CHEVROLET MATIZ
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,180 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KC56 HUY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2025
- 65,180 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KC56 HUY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Chevrolet Matiz (KC56 HUY) between May 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
KC56 HUY Mileage History
- 16/05/202356,364 mi
- 15/05/202460,290 mi+3,926 mi
- 17/05/202460,290 mi
- 02/08/202565,172 mi+4,882 mi
- 16/08/202565,180 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 3,913 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Chevrolet Matiz
Our database tracks 2 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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