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AU56 XZV

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Yellow Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

75,119 mi
Last recorded75,119 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 XZV
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 75,119 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 75,119 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 70,582 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 65,170 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 65,168 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 60,650 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 56,899 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 54,338 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 54,338 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 51,551 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 51,551 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 46,079 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 46,077 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 40,662 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring (3.4.2)

o/s and n/s rear sill ends tatty

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Dec 2016 39,558 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 37,448 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 35,697 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 32,456 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 29,177 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 22,490 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 18,590 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 14,436 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 14,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AU56 XZV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Yellow with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AU56 XZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU56 XZV registered?

AU56 XZV is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 13 September 2006.

Is AU56 XZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU56 XZV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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