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BF56 RZE

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,799 mi
Last recorded35,799 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 RZE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 35,799 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 35,244 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front / rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play osr, nsr. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 33,570 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Osr, nsr. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 30,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf, osf. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 30,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf, osf. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 24,293 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 19,046 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 15,987 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 14,085 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 11,833 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 8,345 miles

front tyres cracking round edges

Pass 5 Oct 2015 6,045 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 3,156 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 3,144 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 3,125 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 2,511 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 1,974 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 1,962 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 1,401 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 1,401 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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BF56 RZE is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF56 RZE, 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 BF56 RZE registered?

BF56 RZE is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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