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AP55 PXU

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,908 mi
Last recorded37,908 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 PXU
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2025 37,908 miles

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))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 30,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 27,700 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 23,947 miles

Offside Front MacPherson strut top mount has slight play but no excessive movement

Fail 27 Sep 2022 23,945 miles

Offside Front 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 cutting out on edges

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front MacPherson strut top mount has slight play but no excessive movement

Pass 5 Oct 2021 19,670 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 19,418 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 18,972 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 18,972 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 18,246 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 17,418 miles

Front exhaust support broken

Pass 11 Feb 2015 16,309 miles

front exhaust support broken

Pass 13 Feb 2014 15,184 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 14,081 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 13,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 10 Feb 2011 11,568 miles

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 10 Feb 2010 9,727 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 7,659 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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AP55 PXU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AP55 PXU, 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 AP55 PXU registered?

AP55 PXU is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 28 February 2006.

Is AP55 PXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP55 PXU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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