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BD56 AVG

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

55,910 mi
Last recorded55,910 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 AVG
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 55,910 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 54,520 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 52,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 49,665 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 48,069 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 48,059 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 47,977 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 47,724 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 47,357 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 46,969 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 46,576 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 46,576 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 45,874 miles

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

rear brakes binding

Pass 6 Mar 2015 45,332 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 29,204 miles

near side rear tyre worn low on outer edge and cracking and off side rear tyre cracking

Fail 6 Jul 2013 29,086 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 29,027 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper split

Pass 5 Jul 2012 18,225 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 8,547 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 8,493 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 8,493 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 7,406 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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BD56 AVG is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BD56 AVG, 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 BD56 AVG registered?

BD56 AVG is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is BD56 AVG safe to buy?

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